Intermediate Care Veterinary Technician

Job Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194751SP

Internal Recruitment:
No

Working Title:

Intermediate Care Veterinary Technician

Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000 - $56,200

Work Schedule:

TBD, nights, weekends, on-call, and holidays

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department: 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.

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• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
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• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

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This position plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality care to patients in the Intermediate Care (IMC) department—the 24/7 progressive care unit of our specialty hospital.

We are seeking a candidate with advanced veterinary knowledge and a strong commitment to working in a fast‑paced, teaching‑focused setting that embraces openness and collaboration. Success in this role requires strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast‑paced teaching environment. Additionally, this position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis with or without accommodation. The IMC Technician plays a key role in mentoring veterinary students and fostering a culture of learning, professionalism, and excellence in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Facilitate patient admissions through collaboration with students and clinicians, discussing presenting issues, diagnostics, treatment plans, and care strategies.
• Administer medical treatments and monitor patient health, including:
  • TPR, bladder expression, blood pressure monitoring
  • Venipuncture, peripheral and central catheter placement
  • Sedative and therapeutic injections, urinary catheter care, blood transfusions
• Perform moderate‑risk drug calculations (CRI, IV fluids, pain management therapies).
• Monitor post‑sedation and post‑anesthetic patients for complications.
• Provide post‑operative care and pain management for a range of surgical patients (neurological, orthopedic, internal medicine, soft tissue).
• Manage seizure and respiratory cases with direct observation and intervention.
• Care for patients with infectious diseases using appropriate isolation protocols.
• Operate specialized equipment such as IV fluid pumps, pulse oximeters, BP monitors, syringe pumps, and wound vacuums.

Coordination & Teaching

• Document and communicate patient care data using hospital information systems.
• Support the orientation and training of new staff, students, interns, and residents.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with hospital standards, OSHA, EHS, and…