Job Posting Information
Posting Number PG194639SP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Anesthesia Veterinary Assistant Anticipated Hiring Range $40,000 - $43,200 Work Schedule Daytime-TBD 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.
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Essential Job Duties
The Anesthesia Department provides anesthetic support to a variety of patients across our campus including small, large and exotic species, offering exposure to an array of cases and advanced medical procedures.
A person in this department must possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine, have good time management skills, a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment and an ability to collaborate with a varied population of people.
The position interacts with internal specialty services requiring anesthesia support and their respective staff, clinicians and students to provide coordination, departmental structure, and assist with veterinary care for all patients associated with the anesthesia service.
Direct duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assistance with induction station setup, including monitoring equipment and disposable supplies
- Assists with transport of patients to induction room, surgical suites, diagnostic rooms, and recovery locations
- Ongoing supply delivery to all anesthesia team members in various locations through the small and large animal hospitals, including disposable supplies, medications, controlled anesthetic drugs, point of care diagnostic test supplies, & monitoring equipment
- Maintains preparation room through continuous cleaning and organization of stations, pre and post anesthetic events
- Assists with cleaning large animal recovery locations
- Daily supply restocking, ordering and management
- Maintains a clean and working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings
- Equipment maintenance including cleaning, inspection, troubleshooting and documentation for anesthesia specific equipment such as ECG monitors, direct and indirect blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeter, capnographs, gas analyzers, anesthesia machines and ventilators
Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to:
- Patient restraint, sample submission, medical treatments including TPR, bladder expression, venipuncture, and patient positioning
- Assists anesthetists with monitoring and the use of IV fluid pumps, syringe pump, ECG, direct and indirect blood pressure, pulse oximeter, capnograph, gas analyzer, temperature and various diagnostic testing
- Assists with CPR and life saving support
The position provides essential patient, departmental and hospital coordination of workflow, information and teaching with duties to include, but are not limited to:
- Records and communicates a variety of data relating to patient care and diagnostic testing and treatments with use of hospital information systems.
- Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care.
- Monitors, informs and documents information related to antibiotic resistant, infectious and ongoing nosocomial testing related to the anesthesia areas.
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 assistant in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 06/18/2025 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.) 06/25/2025 Notice to Applicants
Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.
Special Instructions
Please include as attachments a resume and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Details
Position Number 00105043 Position Type SHRA Position Classification Band Title Medical Support Technician Position Classification Band Level Journey Position Classification Salary Range $ 39,000 - $ 77,109 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) 1.0 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 EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
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