Require Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Assistant in Raleigh, NC

Job title: Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Assistant

Company: North Carolina State University

Job description: Please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.



Posting Details



Job Posting Information



Posting Number PG193426SP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Assistant

Anticipated Hiring Range $33,000 - $35,000

Work Schedule Mon-Fri 7:30a-4:30p with on-call & holiday rotation, schedule subject to change based on training needs of the position

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department CVM Teaching Hospital

About the Department



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.

Essential Job Duties



Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical support for all Equine and Farm Animal Veterinary Center patients.


• Directly responsible for all hourly treatments, monitoring, and husbandry care.


• Responsible for triage and treatment of emergency caseload.


• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, animal handling, and restraint.


• Maintain supplies and equipment, including repair schedules.


• Participate in on call schedule, weekend rotations, and holiday rotations as needed.


• Ensure compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols.


• Assist with inventory control, correct billing, supply ordering / purchasing, monitoring flow sheets for accuracy, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration with all ancillary services and other areas of the hospital.

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.

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.


• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.


• Ability to provide high quality customer service.


• Ability to lift 75 to 90 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.


• Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.


• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.


• Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.


• Ability to maintain physical work for extended periods of time.


• Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant in a clinical setting; preferably referral / tertiary care.


• Experience as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary teaching facility.


• Extensive equine handling experience.


• Previous experience as an assistant in an equine veterinary setting.

Required License or Certification



NC Driver's License is required and will need to be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? No



Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions



Job Open Date 07/14/2023

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 09/15/2023

Notice to Applicants

Special Instructions



Please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.



Position Details



Position Number 00044042

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title Medical Support Technician

Position Classification Band Level Journey

Position Classification Salary Range $31,200 - $61,687

Salary Grade Equivalency GN04

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

Time Limited Position No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)

Department Id 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

AA/EEO



NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.



If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .



Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.



NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.



Supplemental Questions



Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you learn of this opportunity?

• NCSU Website


• Job Alert (automated email from our system)


• NCSU Executive Search Services


• Monster.com


• CareerBuilder.com


• InsideHigherEd.com


• HigherEdJobs.com


• Other Online Job Board


• Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide


• Job / Career Fair


• The Chronicle of Higher Education


• Professional Journal


• Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)


• Radio / Television Advertisement


• Professional Organization


• Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)


• Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter


• NCSU Employee Referral


• Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)


• Other


• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

(Open Ended Question) * * Have you completed an accredited Training Program in the area of assignment; OR do you have an equivalent combination of training and experience?

• Completed an accredited Training Program in the area of assignment


• Equivalent combination of training and experience


• None of the above


• * Do you have previous clinical experience with large animals?

• Yes


• No


• * Are you able to lift 75 to 90 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes


• No

Application Materials Required



Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter


• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

Expected salary: $33000 - 35000 per year

Location: Raleigh, NC

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