Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Assistant

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Assistant

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Job Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194092SP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Assistant

Anticipated Hiring Range: $40,000 - $43,200

Work Schedule: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm; Monday - Friday

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 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.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide veterinary assistant 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.
• 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, and monitoring flow sheets for accuracy.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with all ancillary services and other areas of the hospital.

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. Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.

Other Required Qualifications:

• 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 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.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds frequently with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Accuracy in recording.
• Works well with minimal supervision.
• Prioritizes tasks appropriately according to importance and urgency.
• Ability to convey information clearly and simply, with the ability to read your audience and ensure understanding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a veterinary assistant in a large animal clinical setting.
• Experience with referral / tertiary care is desired.
• Experience as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary teaching facility.

Required License or Certification:

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid NC Driver’s License within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Valid NC Driver's License required: Yes

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions:

Job Open Date: 06/28/2024

Earliest Close Date: 09/10/2024

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

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References

NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
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