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 35,000 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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What we offer:

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

This position provides advanced patient care within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center, the 24/7 critical care center for the hospital. The ICU offers exposure to a wide range of complex small animal and exotic cases, providing an excellent opportunity to grow technical skills in a high-acuity, collaborative environment.

The ICU technician delivers comprehensive medical care and coordinates treatment for hospitalized patients in partnership with specialty services, clinicians, students, and staff. Responsibilities include direct patient care such as triage, monitoring, diagnostics, and treatment for critically ill or post-operative patients. Duties also involve administering medical therapies and performing advanced procedures-such as catheter placement, transfusions, ventilator monitoring, anesthesia recovery, and emergency response ( CPR). The technician ensures accurate medication dosing, operates specialized monitoring and life-support equipment, and observes patients recovering from surgery or managing acute and chronic conditions.

This role also supports hospital operations through accurate documentation, communication, and mentorship. Responsibilities include teaching and coaching students, interns, and residents; maintaining compliance with hospital infection control and safety standards; and assisting with client communication and visitations. Additionally, this position requires the ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.

In this fast-paced teaching environment, success requires excellent teamwork, adaptability, clear communication, and sound clinical judgment under pressure. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative setting, values continuous learning, and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care for every patient.

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.

In addition to your application please include a resume and the contact information for at least three professional references.

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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