ICU Veterinary Assistant (.90 FTE - 36 hrs)

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

Job description

ICU Veterinary Assistant (.90 FTE - 36 hrs)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Along with your completed application, please include a resume and the contact information for at least three professional references.

Job Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194134SP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: ICU Veterinary Assistant (.90 FTE - 36 hrs)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $41,400 - $44,820

Work Schedule: TBD, holidays, weekends, on call required

Department: CVM Teaching Hospital

About the Department: The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH) is one of the highest rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board certified specialists, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH.

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 diverse 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.
• Provide 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, ECG, gastric tube placement, ventilator monitoring.
• Perform CPR and life saving support.
• Perform high risk drug calculations, including CRI, IV fluid, medical pain management and treatment therapies.
• Receive high risk post-sedation and post-anesthetic patients, monitoring for post procedural complications to recovery.
• Provide 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.
• 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:

• Experience as a veterinary technician in an emergency or critical care clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.

Required License or Certification:

Valid NC Driver's License required.

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions:

Job Open Date: 07/30/2024

Earliest Close Date: 08/06/2024

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

Position Number: 00108183

Position Type: SHRA

Position Classification Band Title: Advanced

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

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): 0.90

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position: No

Department Id: 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

AA/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.

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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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