Feline Health Center Veterinary Technician

Feline Health Center Veterinary Technician

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.

Join the Feline Health Center as a vital team member providing programmatic assistance, feline-friendly veterinary care, and administrative support across clinical research, education, and community outreach. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with internal specialty services, hospital personnel, and the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation to optimize patient welfare, advance clinical studies, and support philanthropic initiatives.

Clinical Operations & Patient Care:

• Provide high-quality nursing care using in-depth knowledge of feline anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment, and drug administration.
• Perform technical clinical procedures, including patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, diagnostic testing, anesthesia support, and patient monitoring.
• Champion and demonstrate low-stress, feline-friendly handling techniques across hospital units, including the Wellness Center and Terry Animal Medical Center.
• Evaluate clinical facilities and housing spaces to recommend enhancements for patient welfare and operational efficiency.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient medical records, diagnostic results, treatments, and client communication logs.

Clinical Research Support:

• Provide technical and operational support for feline clinical trials conducted at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), adhering strictly to study protocols.
• Facilitate study recruitment by liaising with clients, referring veterinarians (rDVMs), and hospital staff.
• Obtain client consent, collect and process biological samples, and record clinical trial data.
• Offer technical guidance to researchers conducting feline clinical studies.

Education, Training & Mentorship:

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate veterinary students, house officers, and clinical staff on feline-friendly handling and medical principles.
• Support feline-related coursework and clinical skills training within the DVM curriculum.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education to support career growth and maintain professional licensure.

Program Administration, Outreach & Marketing:

• Collaborate with the CVM Research Office, CVM programs, and continuing education staff to plan and execute events, including the annual Feline Health Symposium.
• Maintain and update marketing materials, databases, the Feline Health Center website, social media channels, and newsletters.
• Highlight and promote feline research achievements to internal and external audiences.
• Represent the Feline Health Center at national and international conferences.

Development & Administration:

• Partner with the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation to support donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate with administrative teams to optimize patient flow and align operations with program objectives.
• Evaluate, research, and assist with the procurement of feline clinical supplies and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

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

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience/Education - Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Preferred Qualifications - Previous Veterinary Technician experience working in a veterinary clinic or veterinary college. Demonstrated proficiency in feline nursing care, including patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia support, patient monitoring, and diagnostic testing. Experience supporting veterinary clinical research, including study coordination, participant recruitment, biological sample collection, clinical data management, and adherence to research protocols. Knowledge of feline-friendly, low-stress handling techniques and a commitment to promoting patient welfare in a clinical setting. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, researchers, students, administrative staff, and external partners, to support program operations, educational initiatives, and special events.
• Required License or Certification - NC Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or eligibility for the NCRVT exam required. NCRVT exam eligibility requirements include graduation from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program and a passing score on the National Veterinary Technician Exam.