End of Life Care Clinical Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194336SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
End of Life Care Clinical TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
$50,000 - $57,900Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
CVM Teaching HospitalAbout 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 30,000 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 the College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Essential Job Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide primary technical support for the End of Life Care service.
- Assist veterinarians with and perform examinations, assessments, treatments, animal handling, and restraint.
- Participate in client education and offer enhanced communication skills & empathy for patients & clients.
- Assist with and independently provide in-hospital and in-home consultations.
- Routinely provide quality of life assessments and patient progress reports.
- Offer patient and client support in pain management, nutrition, mobility, rehabilitation, and end of life process.
- Provide an empathetic approach to sharing knowledge of terminal illness & death, and the overall grief process.
- Provide secondary technical support for the Small Animal Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine service.
- Teach 4th-year veterinary students and clients approaches and techniques for providing palliative medicine and hospice care.
- Maintain appropriate medical records.
- Ensure good communication and collaboration with all ancillary services and other areas of the hospital.
Other 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.
Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.
Other Required Qualifications
- Previous veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting
- Technical skills: sample collection (i.e. venipuncture), medication & sedation administration, drug calculations, “low stress” animal handling, general care principles, geriatric care principles, basic rehabilitation skills.
- Ability to effectively use MS Word and Excel.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and actively participate in problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and practice good judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous veterinary technician experience in a teaching institution
- Previous experience with end of life care and euthanasia process
- Fear Free certification
- Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) certificate program
- Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Professional (CPEP)
Required License or Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of NC or qualified to sit for the NC State exam.
- NC Driver’s License is required and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
11/11/2024Earliest 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.)
11/15/2024Notice 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 the contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Number
00062866Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Medical Support TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
AdvancedPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 39,000 - $ 77,109Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08Alternate 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)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
192001 - CVM Teaching HospitalAA/EEO
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 Equal Opportunity.
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.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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