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Farm Animal Clinical Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193280SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Farm Animal Clinical TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
$45,000-$50,000Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm; on call required, holiday rotation required, some OT required.Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
CVM Teaching HospitalAbout the Department
The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest-rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board-certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, over 30,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th-year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Essential Job Duties
The Farm Animal Clinical Technician will provide technical support for the designated services for all farm animal species including, but not limited to: bovine, caprine, ovine, camelid, and equine (when assisting hospital floor technicians).
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, animal handling, and restraint.
- Assist with the teaching of students, Interns, and House Officers of all aforementioned duties.
- Administer treatments, monitor patients, perform lab tests, and maintain medical records.
- Maintain supplies and equipment, including repair schedules.
- Participate in on-call schedule and holiday rotations as needed for main hospital caseload.
- Ensure compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols.
- Perform administrative role for service; vehicle scheduling and maintenance, inventory control, correct billing, scheduling, supply ordering/purchasing, and monitoring flow sheets for accuracy.
- Ensure good communication and collaboration with all ancillary services and other areas of the hospital.
Other Responsibilities
- Provide excellent patient care for all hospitalized patients.
Minimum Experience/Education
Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.
Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.
Other Required Qualifications
- Extensive animal handling experience of farm animal species including, but not limited to bovine, caprine, ovine, camelid, and equine.
- Previous experience as an assistant in a mixed animal veterinary setting.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged/challenging situations.
- Ability to provide high quality customer service.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to work outside of or beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
- Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
- Ability to maintain physical work for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
- Exceptional organizational skills are required.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Must be able to stand, sit, and lift for extended periods of time; with capabilities to perform repetitive motion action without difficulty.
Preferred Qualifications
- Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of NC.
- At least 1 year of experience as an equine technician in a clinical setting; preferably referral/tertiary care.
- At least 1 year of experience as a technician in a veterinary teaching facility.
Required License or Certification
- NC Driver’s License is required and will need to be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
05/17/2023Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
05/24/2023Special Instructions
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
Position Number
00065585Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Medical Support TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
AdvancedPosition Classification Salary Range
$31,200 - $61,687Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
NoDepartment Id
192001 - CVM Teaching HospitalAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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