General Hospital Veterinary Assistant
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193751SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
General Hospital Veterinary AssistantAnticipated Hiring Range
$34,000 - $36,000 (commensurate with education & experience)Work Schedule
Hours & days TBD - 24/7 operation - 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts - will include on-call, rotating holidays & possible weekendsJob 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, nearly 35,000 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 College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Essential Job Duties
This position provides care for patients housed in the General Hospital (GH) department of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center. The GH is the stable patient care hub for the entire specialty hospital, offering exposure to an array of hospitalized small animal cases.
A person in this department must possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine and a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment with a varied population of people.
A person in this department must possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine and a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment with a varied population of people.
The position interacts with internal specialty services and their respective staff, clinicians and students to provide coordination and veterinary care for all hospitalized patients within the unit.
Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to:
- Admitting patients to the unit through student and clinician communications regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care
- Providing direct patient care and medical treatments including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, TPR, bladder expression, medication administration, and wound management
- Performing basic drug calculations, including CRI and IV fluid, medical pain management and treatment therapies
- Receiving low risk post-sedation and post-anesthetic patients, monitoring for post procedural complications to recovery
- Providing post-surgical recovery and care, including pain management, for an array of elective and non-elective neurological, orthopedic and ophthalmologic patients
- Management of antibiotic resistant patients
- Proficient in the use of specialized patient care equipment such as IV fluid pumps, pulse Ox, BP monitor, syringe pump
The position provides essential patient, departmental and hospital coordination of workflow, information and teaching with duties to include, but are not limited to:
- Records and communicates a variety of data relating to patient care and diagnostic testing and treatments with use of hospital information systems.
- Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care
- Maintaining a clean and working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings
Other Responsibilities
- Applies full knowledge of veterinary medicine to perform procedures and tests (administers intravenous, inhalant and oral medicines, catheterizations, etc) in support of patient care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safe restraint, blood collection and other diagnostic procedures.
- Applies full knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Applies full knowledge and skills to operate, adjust and calibrate standard instrumentation and equipment as needed (Doppler, ECG, etc).
- Utilizes full knowledge of infection control procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
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
- Previous experience in a canine / feline 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 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to work 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 work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
- Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a veterinary assistant in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
12/20/2023Earliest 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.)
01/05/2024Notice to Applicants
Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.
Special Instructions
Please include a resume and the contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Number
00109769Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Medical Support TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$31,200 - $61,687Salary Grade Equivalency
GN04Alternate 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)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
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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