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Department: 193001 - Animal Resources

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
Primary Duties of the LAR Veterinary Technician include, but are not limited to the following:

• Anesthetizing a variety of patients, including small companion animals, equine and farm animals, birds, and exotics.
• Communicating with students, staff, and clinicians to receive the most up-to-date information regarding research protocol aims.
• Providing all anesthetic support from beginning sedation through induction, surgery, and post-operative recovery and extubating.
• Performing various technical procedures including post-operative support and monitoring, Intravenous catheter placement for both short- and long-term vein access, venipuncture, IV injections, drug administration (IV, Oral, Subcutaneous), blood transfusion administration, emergency intervention, ECG monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, CPR, epidurals, and nerve blocks.
• Capturing all billed departmental services.
• Providing excellent patient care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Completing specialized treatments in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Working proactively to keep patients clean and comfortable.
• Supervising, coaching, teaching, orienting and evaluating all senior veterinary students, vet tech externs, as well as post-doctoral interns and residents regarding excellent patient care and technical procedures.
• Recording a variety of data relating to patient care, anesthetic procedure treatments, and service-related communications.
• Anesthetic documents record a variety of data as most patients require a minimum of 5 parameters of monitoring. Accurate and timely recording is of the utmost importance.
• Providing quick and accurate information regarding each patient, acting as the liaison between service and Principal Investigators (PI's). Is proficient in entering data into electronic and paper medical records.

Other Work/Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of administering anesthesia.
• Experience working with small animals and comfortable working with large animals.
• 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 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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 and undergrad interns.

Preferred Qualifications:
Registered RVT OR LATG

Required license or certification:
A valid North Carolina Drivers license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.

AALAS certification is required within 6 months of eligibility.

Position Number: 00108263

AA/EEO Statement:
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 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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