General Hospital Veterinary Assistant

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In addition to a fully completed application please submit a resume and the contact information for at least 3 professional references. You may also submit an optional cover letter.

Posting Number: PG194674SP

Internal Recruitment:
No

Working Title:

General Hospital Veterinary Assistant

Anticipated Hiring Range: $41,000 - $44,400

Work Schedule:

TBD, holiday & on call mandatory

CVM Teaching Hospital

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.

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.

Join the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s General Hospital (GH) team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of companion animals and the people who care for them. The General Hospital is the central hub for stable inpatient care within the Randall

B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center
, offering exposure to a wide range of medical and surgical cases.

As a Veterinary Technician
, you’ll play an essential role in providing exceptional nursing care and treatment for hospitalized small animal patients. Working alongside clinicians, residents, interns, students, and fellow technicians, you’ll perform hands‑on clinical work such as IV catheter placement, medication administration, post‑surgical monitoring, and specialized treatment procedures. You’ll also ensure accurate medical documentation, maintain a clean and safe hospital environment, and help teach and mentor veterinary students in proper patient care techniques.

Additionally, this job involves lifting up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodations) and working safely around anesthetic gases, cleaning chemicals, and zoonotic diseases.

• Provide direct patient care for hospitalized small animals, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and wound management.
• Monitor and care for post‑anesthetic and post‑surgical patients, ensuring safe recovery and appropriate pain management.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment such as IV fluid pumps, syringe pumps, and monitoring devices.
• Admit patients and communicate care plans with clinicians, students, and clients; accurately document treatments and diagnostics in the hospital system.
• Support hospital operations by maintaining a clean and safe work environment, following infection control, OSHA, and radiation safety policies.
• Assist in training, orienting, and mentoring new staff, students, interns, and residents in hospital procedures and standards of care.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment and enjoy both patient care and teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to the advancement of veterinary medicine at one of the nation’s leading academic hospitals.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in continuing education and safety training courses as required.
• May be required to work beyond scheduled hours, including weekends or holidays, to meet patient care needs.

Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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