Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary institution as an Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician, where your skills will directly impact the health and well-being of animals. This role involves providing technical support, assisting with emergency care, and ensuring high-quality treatment for patients. You'll work alongside experienced veterinarians and contribute to the education of veterinary students. With a commitment to excellence in veterinary medicine, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing animal healthcare. If you have a passion for animal care and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited training program in veterinary support.
• Previous clinical experience with equine and farm animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for equine and farm animal patients.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
• Ensure compliance with infectious disease protocols.

Skills

Equine handling

Clinical experience with equine and farm animals

Customer service

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Completion of accredited training program

Tools

Computers and electronics

Job description

Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In addition to your application please submit a resume and contact information for at least three professional references.

Job Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG194549SP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Equine and Farm Animal Medical Support Technician

Anticipated Hiring Range

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

Work Schedule

Job Location

Department

Department 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. 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

Other Required Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience with equine and farm animals.
• Equine handling experience.
• Previous experience as an assistant in an equine 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 75 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 maintain physical work for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
• Organizational skills related to effectively documenting the above responsibilities.
• Accuracy in recording.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision.
• Prioritizing tasks appropriately according to importance and urgency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of NC within 90 days.
• Experience as a technician in a veterinary teaching facility

Required License or Certification

• NC Driver’s License is required and will need to be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

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.)

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.

Special Instructions

In addition to your application please submit a resume and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Number

Position Number 00044044

Position Type

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title

Position Classification Band Level

Position Classification Band Level Advanced

Position Classification Salary Range

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

Salary Grade Equivalency

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.

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

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

Appointment

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

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

Time Limited Position No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)

Department Id

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.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] .

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn of this opportunity?
  • NCSU Website
  • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
  • NCSU Executive Search Services
  • Monster.com
  • CareerBuilder.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Other Online Job Board
  • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
  • Job / Career Fair
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Professional Journal
  • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
  • Radio / Television Advertisement
  • Professional Organization
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
  • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
  • NCSU Employee Referral
  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
  • Other
• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you completed an accredited Training Program in the area of assignment; OR do you have an equivalent combination of training and experience?
  • Completed an accredited Training Program in the area of assignment
  • Equivalent combination of training and experience
  • None of the above
• * This position requires the ability to lift of up to 75 pounds occasionally and 60 pounds on a frequent basis. Are you able to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and 60 pounds on a frequent basis with or without accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have equine handling experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have previous experience in an equine veterinary setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * A valid NC driver’s license is required for this position and must be maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid NC driver’s license or will you obtain it within 60 days of start date?
  • Yes, I have a valid NC driver’s license and understand that it must be maintained as a condition of employment.
  • Yes, while I do not currently have a valid NC driver’s license, I will obtain it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • No, I do not currently have a valid NC driver’s license, and I will not obtain it.
Required Documents
• Resume
• Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
• Cover Letter

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