ICU Veterinary Assistant (.90 FTE - 36 hrs)

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious veterinary hospital as an ICU Veterinary Assistant, providing essential care to hospitalized animals. Work in a dynamic environment that combines teaching with specialty veterinary medicine. Ideal candidates will have a passion for animal care and the ability to work collaboratively with both pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a canine/feline veterinary setting is preferred.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals and hazardous materials.
• Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
• Perform medical treatments and support life-saving measures.
• Coordinate patient care and support teaching activities.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Completion of accredited training program

Job description

ICU Veterinary Assistant (.90 FTE - 36 hrs)

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Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Posting Number PG194134SP

Internal Recruitment No

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

Anticipated Hiring Range $42,480 - $49,300

Work Schedule TBD, holidays, weekends, on call required

Job Location Raleigh, NC

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.

Essential Job Duties

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.
• 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 including chest tube & nasal tube, 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 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

Minimum Experience/Education

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

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 07/30/2024

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.) 03/31/2025

Notice to Applicants

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

Special Instructions

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

Position Details

Position Number 00108183

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title Medical Support Technician

Position Classification Band Level 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) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 0.90

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)

Department Id 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

EEO

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 [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.

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