A person in this department must possess a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine and a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment with a varied population of people.
- Admitting patients to the unit through student and clinician communications regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care
- Providing direct patient care and medical treatments including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, TPR, bladder expression, medication administration, and wound management
- Performing basic drug calculations, including CRI and IV fluid, medical pain management and treatment therapies
- Receiving low risk post-sedation and post-anesthetic patients, monitoring for post procedural complications to recovery
- Providing post-surgical recovery and care, including pain management, for an array of elective and non-elective neurological, orthopedic and ophthalmologic patients
- Management of antibiotic resistant patients Proficient in the use of specialized patient care equipment such as IV fluid pumps, pulse Ox, BP monitor, syringe pump
- 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
- Maintaining a clean and working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings
- Applies full knowledge of veterinary medicine to perform procedures and tests (administers intravenous, inhalant and oral medicines, catheterizations, etc) in support of patient care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safe restraint, blood collection and other diagnostic procedures.
- Applies full knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Applies full knowledge and skills to operate, adjust and calibrate standard instrumentation and equipment as needed (Doppler, ECG, etc).
- Utilizes full knowledge of infection control procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.
- Previous experience in a canine / feline veterinary setting.
- 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 up to 50 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 work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
- Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students.
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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.
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