ICU Veterinary Assistant (.90 FTE - 36 hrs)

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Vor Ort; USD 42 000 - 50 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated ICU Veterinary Assistant to join their advanced care unit. This role involves providing critical care to a diverse range of small animals and exotic cases in a teaching hospital environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in veterinary medicine, excellent communication skills, and a passion for teaching. With opportunities to work alongside board-certified specialists, this position promises a rewarding experience in a dynamic and supportive setting. If you're ready to make a difference in animal care and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of an accredited training program in veterinary medicine or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a canine/feline veterinary setting is essential.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ICU environment.
• Monitor and treat patients post-surgery and during critical care.

Kenntnisse

Veterinary Medicine Knowledge

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Ausbildung

Completion of Accredited Training Program

Tools

IV Fluid Pumps

Pulse Oximeter

BP Monitor

Defibrillator

Ultrasound Machine

Ventilator

Jobbeschreibung

ICU Veterinary Assistant (.90 FTE - 36 hrs)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Along with your completed application, please include a resume and the contact information for at least three professional references.

Job Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194134SP

Working Title: ICU Veterinary Assistant (.90 FTE - 36 hrs)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $42,480 - $49,300

Work Schedule: TBD, holidays, weekends, on call required

Job Location: CVM Teaching Hospital

About 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.

This position provides care for patients housed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center. The ICU is the 24/7 advanced care unit for the entire specialty hospital, offering exposure to an array of hospitalized small animals and exotic cases.

A person in this department must possess advanced knowledge of veterinary medicine and a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment with a diverse 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 through student and clinician communications regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care.
• Provide medical treatments including TPR, bladder expression, BP monitoring, venipuncture, venous, arterial & central catheter placement, sedative/treatment therapy injections, urinary catheter management, blood & plasma transfusions, oxygen therapy including chest tube & nasal tube, ECG, gastric tube placement, ventilator monitoring.
• Perform CPR and life-saving support.
• Perform high risk drug calculations, including CRI, IV fluid, medical pain management and treatment therapies.
• Receive high risk post-sedation and post-anesthetic patients, monitoring for post-procedural complications to recovery.
• Provide post-surgical recovery and care, including pain management, for an array of elective and non-elective neurological, internal medicine, soft tissue, trauma and extracorporeal patients.
• Direct support and monitoring of acute and chronic organ failure, neurological, internal medicine, soft tissue, trauma, extracorporeal patients and hospice patients.
• Management of isolation, antibiotic resistant and infectious disease patients.
• Proficient use of specialized patient care equipment such as IV fluid pumps, pulse oximeter, BP monitor, syringe pump, wound vacuum, defibrillator, ventilator, ultrasound machine, ECG and oxygen cage.

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.
• Supporting client visitations.
• 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:

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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.
• 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:

• Experience as a veterinary technician in an emergency or critical care clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.

Required License or Certification:

Valid NC Driver's License required.

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions:

Job Open Date: 07/30/2024

Earliest Close Date: 03/31/2025

Notice to Applicants: Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.

Position Number: 00108183

Position Type: SHRA

Position Classification Band Level: Advanced

Position Classification Salary Range: $39,000 - $77,109

Salary Grade Equivalency: GN08

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.90

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

AA/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.