Clinical Veterinary Technician

Clinical Veterinary Technician

Join a team at the forefront of veterinary medicine. As a key member of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center, you will provide comprehensive patient care and coordination across our specialty services. This role is designed for a highly skilled veterinary professional who thrives in a "leading-edge" environment, balancing direct clinical care with the organizational precision required by a premier 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 healthcare, 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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Essential Job Duties - Join a team at the forefront of veterinary medicine. As a key member of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center, you will provide comprehensive patient care and coordination across our specialty services. This role is designed for a highly skilled veterinary professional who thrives in a "leading-edge" environment, balancing direct clinical care with the organizational precision required by a premier teaching hospital.

Key Responsibilities Clinical Excellence & Patient Care Direct Patient Care: Provide high-level support for diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural treatments. Monitoring & Recovery: Manage patient safety through medication administration, post-procedure recovery, and advanced pain management. Procedural Support: Assist with sterile diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using aseptic techniques. Advanced Diagnostics: Coordinate and support imaging services, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and radiography. Communication & Coordination Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a central point of contact for clients, clinicians, staff, and learners. Referral Management: Facilitate seamless communication with referring veterinarians (rDVMs) and interdisciplinary hospital teams. Client Relations: Manage patient admitting, provide status updates, and assist with scheduling to ensure a high-quality service experience. Operations & Education Workflow Management: Oversee procedural requests, sample submissions, and financial coordination (billing, estimates, and charge entry). Mentorship: Orient and train staff and learners within the clinical environment. Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to infectious disease protocols, OSHA, EHS, and radiation safety standards.

What You Bring In-Depth Knowledge: Strong foundation in veterinary medicine and specialty care protocols. Technical Proficiency: Ability to operate and maintain specialized medical equipment. Organizational Mastery: Exceptional skills in documentation and workflow coordination within a hospital information system. Effective Communication: Ability to engage professionally with a varied population of clients and clinicians. Physical Readiness: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodations) and work in a high-energy environment.

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. Preferred Qualifications - Previous experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital. Demonstrated ability to monitor patients, administer medications, and support post-procedure recovery and pain management. Experience assisting with sterile procedures and coordinating diagnostic imaging services such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, or radiography. Proven ability to manage clinical workflows, documentation, and financial coordination tasks (e.g., billing, estimates, charge entry) within a hospital information system. Strong communication and organizational skills, with experience coordinating care among clients, clinicians, interdisciplinary teams, and learners while adhering to established safety and compliance protocols.

Required License or Certification - Licensed/Registered/Certified by any state Graduation from an AVMA fully accredited two- or four-year Veterinary Technician program

North Carolina State University