Carnivore Medicine Clinical Technician

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust professional resources

Collaborative culture

Benefits package

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Carnivore Medicine Clinical Technician in Raleigh, NC, to provide advanced veterinary support for their Red Wolf program. The role involves clinical nursing, anesthesia monitoring, and operational management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong veterinary nursing background, experience with wildlife, and exceptional communication skills. This position allows you to contribute to wildlife conservation while collaborating with veterinary students and professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong background in advanced veterinary nursing, preferably with wildlife or carnivores.
• Ability to administer and monitor anesthesia in high-risk patients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership in education.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor anesthesia for various animals.
• Manage the Red Wolf program's daily operations and compliance.
• Assist in the training of veterinary students and interns.

Skills

Advanced veterinary nursing

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory diagnostics

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Completion of an accredited training program in veterinary technology

Tools

Anesthetic monitoring equipment

Electronic medical records

Job description

Carnivore Medicine Clinical Technician

We are looking for an advanced veterinary technician passionate about wildlife conservation and specialized nursing to provide high-level, primary technical support for our Red Wolf program, while also supporting our world-class Exotic Animal Medicine Clinical Service.

In this dynamic role you will blend advanced clinical nursing, intricate anesthesia monitoring, and laboratory diagnostics with program administration and mentorship of the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Clinical Nursing & Anesthesia:
  • Administer and monitor anesthesia, evaluating depth and vital signs using parameters such as jaw tone, palpebral reflex, eye position, blood pressure, ECG, pulse oximetry, heart rate, respiratory rate, and ventilation status.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in metric conversions, drug dose calculations, solution preparation, and IV fluid rates.
  • Run essential in-house lab testing including PCV, Total Protein, Urinalysis, and comprehensive fecal analyses (direct smears, floats, gram stains, and acid-fast stains).
• Program Administration & Operations:
  • Manage day‑to‑day operations for the Red Wolf program (scheduling, inventory control, and purchasing).
  • Ensure accurate clinical billing, treatment sheet compliance, and meticulous record‑keeping.
  • Maintain medical equipment and ensure strict adherence to hospital infectious disease and safety protocols.
• Communication & Student Education:
  • Assist in clinical instruction, training, and orientation of veterinary students, vet tech students, and interns in carnivore restraint and nursing care.
  • Serve as a core communicator, fostering seamless collaboration between the Red Wolf program, exotic services, and all ancillary hospital departments.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team

• Experience: Strong background in advanced veterinary nursing; experience with wildlife, exotics, or carnivore medicine is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in anesthetic monitoring, veterinary math/calculations, and laboratory diagnostics.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with a passion for teaching and mentoring students.
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand, bend, and assist with animal restraint for extended periods, and safely lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited training program in veterinary technology or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• NC Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or the ability to obtain NC Registration within 6 months of hire.
• Valid NC Driver’s License required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced veterinary nursing skills, including safe restraint of exotic/carnivore species, catheter placement, sample collection, and high‑level patient care.
• Experience administering and monitoring anesthesia in high‑risk, exotic, or wild carnivore patients with proficiency in evaluating anesthetic depth and using advanced monitoring equipment.
• Expertise in complex medical calculations (anesthetic drug dosing, emergency drug calculations, constant rate infusions, fluid therapy rates, metric conversions).
• Competency in performing and interpreting in‑house laboratory diagnostics, including cytology, urinalysis, hematology (PCV/TP), and advanced fecal analysis.
• Strong organizational, billing, and electronic medical record‑keeping skills paired with exceptional interpersonal communication to collaborate with clinicians, students, interns, and external partners.

Required License or Certification

• NC Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or the ability to obtain registration within 6 months of hire.

Why NC State CVM

NC State is globally recognized for veterinary excellence. This position offers a rare opportunity to work directly with an endangered species recovery program while enjoying the robust professional resources, benefits, and collaborative culture of a premier academic medical center.

EEO Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Nominal verification. 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.