Clinical Veterinary Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Provide high-level support for diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural treatments.
• Monitoring & Recovery: Manage patient safety through medication administration, post-procedure recovery, and advanced pain management.
• Procedural Support: Assist with sterile diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using aseptic techniques.
• Advanced Diagnostics: Coordinate and support imaging services, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and radiography.
• Communication & Coordination Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a central point of contact for clients, clinicians, staff, and learners.
• Referral Management: Facilitate seamless communication with referring veterinarians (rDVMs) and interdisciplinary hospital teams.
• Client Relations: Manage patient admitting, provide status updates, and assist with scheduling to ensure a high-quality service experience.
• Operations & Education Workflow Management: Oversee procedural requests, sample submissions, and financial coordination (billing, estimates, and charge entry).
• Mentorship: Orient and train staff and learners within the clinical environment.
• Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to infectious disease protocols, OSHA, EHS, and radiation safety standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Previous experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor patients, administer medications, and support post-procedure recovery and pain management.
• Experience assisting with sterile procedures and coordinating diagnostic imaging services such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, or radiography.
• Proven ability to manage clinical workflows, documentation, and financial coordination tasks (e.g., billing, estimates, charge entry) within a hospital information system.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with experience coordinating care among clients, clinicians, interdisciplinary teams, and learners while adhering to established safety and compliance protocols.

Benefits

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more!