Equine & Farm Animal Clinical Technician
NC State University
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Job summary
NC State University in Raleigh seeks an Equine & Farm Animal Clinical Technician to provide high-level technical support for farm animals and equine patients, while supporting veterinary student instruction. The role collaborates with clinicians on treatments, anesthesia monitoring, and overseeing field services and inventories.
The position requires extensive mixed-animal handling experience, the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and strong technical and communication skills under high-stress
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.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with physical examinations, diagnostic procedures, animal handling, and humane restraint.
- Sedation and anesthesia monitoring under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments, perform diagnostic laboratory tests, and continuously monitor patient health status.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records and patient flow sheets.
- Strictly adhere to and enforce all hospital Infectious Disease Control protocols to ensure biosafety.
- Assist in training, guiding, and supervising veterinary students, interns, and house officers in clinical skills, animal restraint, and patient management procedures.
- Oversee field service vehicle management, including scheduling, routine maintenance, and inspection logs.
- Manage service inventory: monitor stock levels, order/purchase supplies, and ensure cost‑effective resource utilization.
- Ensure accurate diagnostic and treatment billing, audit flow sheets for accuracy, and reconcile service records.
- Facilitate clear communication and seamless collaboration between field services, hospital floor teams, and ancillary hospital units.
- Maintain all clinical equipment and specialized field gear, ensuring proper sanitation, calibration, and adherence to routine repair schedules.
- Keep clinical preparation areas and field response units stocked, organized, and ready for immediate deployment.
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Job description
Posting Number PG195200SP
$46,000 - $57,900
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm; on call required, holiday rotation required, some OT required.
CVM Teaching Hospital
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: Providing compassionate, state-of-the-art specialty healthcare at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine.
- Education: Delivering expert clinical instruction to fourth-year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Innovation: Advancing the field through the ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and medical procedures.
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Equine & Farm Animal Clinical Technician provides high-level technical support across all farm animal species (including porcine, bovine, caprine, ovine, and camelid) as well as equine patients when assisting hospital floor technicians. This role collaborates closely with clinicians to perform clinical treatments, animal restraint, diagnostic testing, and operational management, while actively supporting the hands‑on clinical instruction of veterinary students, interns, and house officers.
- Assist veterinarians with physical examinations, diagnostic procedures, animal handling, and humane restraint.
- Sedation and anesthesia monitoring under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments, perform diagnostic laboratory tests, and continuously monitor patient health status.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records and patient flow sheets.
- Strictly adhere to and enforce all hospital Infectious Disease Control protocols to ensure biosafety.
- Assist in training, guiding, and supervising veterinary students, interns, and house officers in clinical skills, animal restraint, and patient management procedures.
- Oversee field service vehicle management, including scheduling, routine maintenance, and inspection logs.
- Manage service inventory: monitor stock levels, order/purchase supplies, and ensure cost‑effective resource utilization.
- Ensure accurate diagnostic and treatment billing, audit flow sheets for accuracy, and reconcile service records.
- Facilitate clear communication and seamless collaboration between field services, hospital floor teams, and ancillary hospital units.
- Maintain all clinical equipment and specialized field gear, ensuring proper sanitation, calibration, and adherence to routine repair schedules.
- Keep clinical preparation areas and field response units stocked, organized, and ready for immediate deployment.
- Requires extensive mixed‑animal handling experience, the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Requires extended physical stamina, strong technical/computer skills, and professional communication under high‑stress conditions.
- Provide excellent patient care for all hospitalized patients.
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.
- Experience in clinical handling, diagnostics, and biosafety across farm species and equines.
- Experience in training and supervising veterinary students, interns, and house officers.
- Skill in managing field vehicles, inventory purchasing, and medical billing.
- Technical ability to calibrate, sanitize, and repair clinical gear.
- Experience preparing mobile response units for immediate field deployment.
- 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 Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
09/04/2026
(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.)
09/11/2026
00110188
SHRA
Advanced
$ 39,000 - $ 77,109
MH09
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.
1.0
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory - Adverse Weather
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
No
192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital
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 (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu .
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.
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(Open Ended Question)
- * 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.
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NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
PHONE: (919) 515-2011
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