ICU Veterinary Technician

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 25,000 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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This role is a key part of the Intensive Care Unit ( ICU) within the Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center - the hospital's 24/7 critical care hub. As an ICU technician, you'll work hands-on with a wide variety of complex small animal and exotic cases, making this an exceptional opportunity to expand your technical skills in a highacuity, team-driven environment.

In this position, you'll play a direct role in delivering lifesaving care. You will triage, monitor, and treat critically ill and postoperative patients while collaborating closely with specialty services, clinicians, students, and fellow technicians. Your work may include advanced procedures such as catheter placement, transfusions, ventilator monitoring, anesthesia recovery, and emergency response ( CPR). You'll also manage precise medication dosing, use a range of monitoring and lifesupport equipment, and provide continuous observation for patients recovering from surgery or experiencing serious medical conditions.

Beyond patient care, you'll contribute to the daily operations and teaching mission of the hospital. This includes accurate medical documentation, supporting client communication and visitation, and helping maintain a safe and compliant ICU environment. Teaching and mentoring students, interns, and residents is also an important part of the role. Occasional work beyond scheduled hours may be necessary to meet the needs of the service.

To thrive in this fastpaced setting, you'll need strong teamwork, adaptability, clear communication, and excellent clinical judgment - especially under pressure. We're looking for someone who values continuous learning, enjoys a collaborative environment, and is committed to compassionate, highquality patient care.

Essential Job Duties

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.

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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.

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