Exotic Carnivore Vet Tech | Anesthesia & Diagnostics

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

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.