ICU Veterinary Assistant

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University is seeking an ICU Veterinary Assistant to provide high-quality care for patients in their 24/7 Intensive Care Unit. Responsibilities include administering medical treatments, supporting veterinary staff, and maintaining a clean environment. This role requires a compassionate individual with a strong background in veterinary medicine and the ability to work in a fast-paced teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a canine/feline veterinary setting.
• Ability to work with sick animals and hazardous materials.
• Desire to teach veterinary students.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical treatments including TPR, venipuncture, and CPR.
• Managing patient data and communication with veterinary staff.
• Orienting and teaching new staff and students.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Job Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG193750SP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title ICU Veterinary Assistant

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $47,200 - $54,700 (commensurate with education & experience)

Work Schedule

Work Schedule TBD, 24/7 department, includes on-call/holidays

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. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board certified specialists that are nationally and even 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. 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.

This position provides care for patients housed in the Intensive Care Unit ( ICU ) of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center. The ICU is the 24/7 advanced care unit for the entire specialty hospital, offering exposure to an array of hospitalized small animals and exotic cases.

A person in this department must possess advanced knowledge of veterinary medicine and a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment with a varied population of people.

The position interacts with internal specialty services and their respective staff, clinicians and students to provide coordination and veterinary care for all hospitalized patients within the unit.

Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to:

• Admitting patients through student and clinician communications regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care.
• Providing medical treatments including TPR , bladder expression, BP monitoring, venipuncture, venous, arterial & central catheter placement, sedative/treatment therapy injections, urinary catheter management, blood & plasma transfusions, oxygen therapy including chest tube & nasal tube, ECG , gastric tube placement, ventilator monitoring
• Performing CPR and life saving support
• Performing high risk drug calculations, including CRI , IV fluid, medical pain management and treatment therapies
• Receiving high risk risk post-sedation and post-anesthetic patients, monitoring for post procedural complications to recovery
• Providing post-surgical recovery and care, including pain management, for an array of elective and non-elective neurological, internal medicine, soft tissue, trauma and extracorporeal patients
• Direct support and monitoring of acute and chronic organ failure, neurological, internal medicine, soft tissue, trauma, extracorporeal patients and hospice patients
• Management of isolation, antibiotic resistant and infectious disease patients
• Proficient use of specialized patient care equipment such as IV fluid pumps, pulse Oximeter, BP monitor, syringe pump, wound vacuum, defibrillator, ventilator, ultrasound machine, ECG and oxygen cage
  
  

The position provides essential patient, departmental and hospital coordination of workflow, information and teaching with duties to include, but are not limited to:

• Records and communicates a variety of data relating to patient care and diagnostic testing and treatments with use of hospital information systems.
• Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care
• Supporting client visitations
• Maintaining a clean and working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA , EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings

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

• Previous experience in a canine / feline 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 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• 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 work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
• Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 12/18/2023

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.) 06/06/2025

Notice to Applicants

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

Special Instructions

Please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Number

Position Number 00044047

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) 1.0

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 - Medical Emergencies

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 and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

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
  • NCSU Executive Search Services
  • Monster.com
  • CareerBuilder.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Other Online Job Board
  • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
  • Job / Career Fair
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HERC
  • Professional Journal
  • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
  • Professional Organization
  • 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
• * Are you able to work around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience as a veterinary assistant?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires the ability to lift of up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Are you able to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis with or without accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References
Optional Documents

NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
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