Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University’s Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh seeks an Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician to provide technical support for equine and farm animal patients and assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments and handling.

This full-time role involves on-call rotations, emergency triage, inventory management, and collaboration across hospital services, with benefits including childcare and wellness programs. Valid NC driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Provide technical support for Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center patients.
• Directly responsible for all hourly treatments, monitoring, and husbandry care.
• Triage and treatment of emergency caseload.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, animal handling, and restraint.
• Assist with teaching of students, interns, and house officers of all aforementioned duties.
• Maintain supplies and equipment, including repair schedules.
• Participate in on call schedule, weekend rotations, and holiday rotations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols.
• Assist with inventory control, correct billing, supply ordering/purchasing, monitoring flow sheets for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for all Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center patients.
• Directly responsible for all hourly treatments, monitoring, and husbandry care.
• Triage and treatment of emergency caseload.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, animal handling, and restraint.
• Assist with teaching of students, interns, and house officers of all aforementioned duties.
• Maintain supplies and equipment, including repair schedules.
• Participate in on call schedule, weekend rotations, and holiday rotations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols.
• Assist with inventory control, correct billing, supply ordering/purchasing, monitoring flow sheets for accuracy, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration with all ancillary services and other areas of the hospital.

Job description

Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician

Anticipated Hiring Range $46,000 - $57,900

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

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Department CVM Teaching Hospital

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. With over twenty clinical services staffed by board certified specialists, many of whom are not only nationally but also internationally renowned, 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.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical support for all Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center patients.
• Directly responsible for all hourly treatments, monitoring, and husbandry care.
• Responsible for triage and treatment of emergency caseload.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, animal handling, and restraint.
• Assist with teaching of students, interns, and house officers of all aforementioned duties.
• Maintain supplies and equipment, including repair schedules.
• Participate in on call schedule, weekend rotations, and holiday rotations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols.
• Assist with inventory control, correct billing, supply ordering/purchasing, monitoring flow sheets for accuracy, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration with all ancillary services and other areas of the hospital.

Other Responsibilities

• Designated as “Mandatory” under NC State REG 04.20.7: Adverse Weather and Other Emergency Conditions. These are employees whose physical presence at the workplace is mandatory and required for the operation of the institution, and the employee is required to report to (or remain at) work, regardless of the adverse or emergency condition.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Valid NC Driver's License required: Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Job Open Date 04/22/2025

Earliest 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.) 04/29/2025

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume.

Job Open Date 04/22/2025

Position Number 00044044

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Level Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalency GN08

Alternate 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.

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory 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 Emergencies, Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Time Limited Position No

Department Id 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

EEO

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. 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.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

NC STATE UNIVERSITY

RALEIGH, NC 27695

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