Small Animal Emergency Veterinary Assistant

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University’s Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join the Small Animal Emergency service. The on-site role supports 24/7 critical care for urgent cases, with broad responsibilities in triage, patient stabilization, and advanced nursing under board-certified specialists.

The department emphasizes education of veterinary students and collaboration across services, with a strong focus on safety and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant in a clinical setting, preferably at a teaching hospital.
• Demonstrated ability to train or mentor veterinary students and staff.
• Experience using electronic veterinary medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Emergency & Triage Care: triage, stabilization, CPR, monitoring.
• Advanced Patient Care: nursing, venipuncture, transfusions, anesthesia, pain management.
• Diagnostics & Procedures: in-house testing, imaging, pre-surgical stabilization.
• Communication & Coordination: document care, coordinate with clients and teams.
• Teaching, Safety & Operations: train staff, maintain clean, safe environment.

Skills

Experience as veterinary assistant

Mentor staff or students

Electronic medical records

Education

Accredited training program completion

Additional training/certifications/licensure

Job description

Anticipated Hiring Range

• $47,200-$53,100

Work Schedule

TBD, holidays, weekends and on call required. Mandatory on site.

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

CVM Teaching Hospital

About the Department

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.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

The Small Animal Emergency service at NC State Veterinary Hospital provides around-the-clock, critical care for companion animals facing urgent medical crises. Supported by advanced diagnostic technology and board-certified specialists, the clinical team delivers rapid stabilization and specialized treatment for high-acuity veterinary patients.

• Emergency & Triage Care: Perform primary triage, patient assessment, stabilization, emergency treatments, CPR/life-saving interventions, and ongoing monitoring of critical and emergent patients.
• Advanced Patient Care: Provide skilled nursing care including venipuncture and catheter placement, transfusions, oxygen therapy, ECG, urinary and feeding tube management, wound care, anesthesia/sedation, pain management, fluid therapy, and care of complex medical, neurologic, trauma, respiratory, toxicologic, and extracorporeal patients.
• Diagnostics & Procedures: Perform and assist with diagnostic testing and emergency procedures, including in-house laboratory testing, blood gases, radiographs, ultrasound, drug screening, minor surgery, and pre-surgical stabilization. Safely calculate and administer high-risk medications, CRIs, fluids, and treatment therapies.
• Communication & Coordination: Coordinate patient care and workflow with clients, referring veterinarians, students, interns, residents, clinicians, and specialty services. Document and communicate patient information, diagnostics, treatments, and plans through hospital information systems while providing billing and referral support.
• Teaching, Safety & Hospital Operations: Orient, train, and coach staff and veterinary students while maintaining a clean, safe, and functional clinical environment. Follow hospital, infection control, OSHA, EHS, radiation safety, and other applicable policies and effectively utilize specialized emergency and patient-care equipment.

Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively train, mentor, or support veterinary students, new team members, or clinical staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Experience using electronic veterinary medical record systems to document patient care, coordinate treatment plans, and communicate with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

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: 09/25/2026

Earliest Close Date: 10/02/2026

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Position Details

• Position Number: 00105823
• 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: MH09
• 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): 1.00
• Appointment: 12 Month Recurring
• Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Mandatory - Adverse Weather
• Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies
• Time Limited Position: No
• Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable): (empty)
• Department Id: 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

EEO Statement

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.

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