Carnivore Medicine Clinical Technician

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Carnivore Medicine Clinical Technician in Raleigh, NC. This role involves advanced veterinary nursing, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostics for exotic species. The technician will manage day-to-day operations for the Red Wolf program and assist in training students.

Candidates should have strong veterinary nursing skills, particularly with exotic animals, and be able to meet physical demands of the job. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited veterinary technician program or equivalent experience.
• NC Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or ability to obtain registration within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated advanced veterinary nursing skills with exotic or wild carnivores.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor anesthesia, evaluate vital signs.
• Run essential in-house lab testing including PCV and urinalysis.
• Manage day-to-day operations for the Red Wolf program.
• Assist in training veterinary students and interns.

Skills

Advanced veterinary nursing

Anesthetic monitoring

Veterinary math

Laboratory diagnostics

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of an accredited veterinary technician program

Job description

Carnivore Medicine Clinical Technician

Location: Raleigh, NC

Compensation: $53,000 - $61,400 (commensurate with education & experience)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm, on-call rotation with possible weekends.

About the Department

Established in 1983, the NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH) is one of the nation's highest-rated academic medical centers, serving North Carolina and the surrounding region. The VH treats nearly 35,000 patients annually across more than 20 clinical services, utilizing a team-based approach that leverages the expertise of nationally and internationally renowned board-certified specialists. The VH is dedicated to Clinical Excellence, Education, and Innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Clinical Nursing & Anesthesia: Administer and monitor anesthesia, evaluate patient depth, and monitor vital signs with ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and other metrics; conduct pharmacology calculations, drug preparation, and IV fluid rates.
• Diagnostics: Run essential in-house lab testing (PCV, total protein, urinalysis, fecal analyses including direct smears, floats, gram stains).
• Program Administration & Operations: Manage day-to-day operations for the Red Wolf program; scheduling, inventory control, purchasing; accurate clinical billing, treatment sheet compliance, meticulous record-keeping; maintain medical equipment and health protocols.
• Communication & Student Education: Assist in training veterinary students, vet tech students, and interns in carnivore restraint and nursing; serve as core communicator collaborating between the Red Wolf program, exotic services, and other departments.

What You Bring to the Team

• Strong background in advanced veterinary nursing; experience with wildlife, exotics, or carnivore medicine highly preferred.
• High proficiency in anesthetic monitoring, veterinary math, and laboratory diagnostics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a passion for teaching and mentoring students.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, assist with animal restraint for extended periods, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Retirement Programs.
• Disability Plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Accident Plan.
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs.
• 12 Holidays each year.
• Tuition and Academic Assistance.
• Childcare, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs.

Qualifications

Minimum: Completion of an accredited veterinary technician program or equivalent combination of training and experience. NC Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or ability to obtain NC Registration within six months of hire.

Preferred: Demonstrated advanced veterinary nursing skills, safe restraint of exotic/carnivore species, anesthesia monitoring in high-risk, exotic or wild carnivores, complex medical calculations, in-house laboratory diagnostics, organizational and electronic medical record-keeping skills.

Legal and 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 accommodations are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.