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ICU Veterinary Assistant

North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer North Carolina State University at Raleigh
  3. Location Raleigh, NC
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Veterinarian
  6. Posted Jul 21, 2026
  7. Reference pa-232995
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ICU Veterinary Assistant at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Veterinary Assistant provides advanced nursing care within the 24/7 high-acuity unit of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center. Operating in a fast-paced teaching environment, this role manages a varied caseload of small animal and exotic patients. The position requires a high level of clinical expertise, professional communication, and the ability to coordinate care seamlessly between specialty services, clinicians, and students.

Clinical Excellence & Patient Care

  • Advanced Nursing Interventions: Perform complex medical treatments, including catheter placement (venous, arterial, and central), oxygen therapy (nasal/chest tubes), urinary management, and blood/plasma transfusions.
  • Critical Monitoring & Diagnostics: Monitor vital signs (TPR, BP, ECG), manage ventilator support, and utilize specialized equipment such as pulse oximeters, wound vacuums, and ultrasound machines.
  • Emergency Response: Perform CPR and provide immediate life-saving support for patients in crisis.
  • Pharmacological Management: Calculate and administer high-risk medications, including constant rate infusions (CRI), intravenous fluids, and complex pain management protocols.
  • Specialized Recovery: Manage post-anesthetic and post-surgical recovery for high-risk neurological, soft tissue, trauma, and extracorporeal patients.
  • Infection Control: Maintain rigorous standards for isolation protocols, antibiotic-resistant cases, and infectious disease management.

Coordination & Educational Support

  • Clinical Communication: Coordinate patient admissions and care plans by synthesizing information from clinicians and students regarding diagnostics and treatment goals.
  • Instruction & Mentorship: Actively teach, coach, and orient 4th-year veterinary students, interns, residents, and new staff on hospital policies and advanced patient care techniques.
  • Data Management: Accurately record and communicate patient data, diagnostic results, and treatment histories using hospital information systems.
  • Client Relations: Support and facilitate client visitations, maintaining professional empathy in emotionally charged or challenging situations.

Professional Standards & Operations

  • Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, functional workspace in accordance with OSHA, EHS, radiation safety, and hospital infectious disease policies.
  • Team Collaboration: Participate actively in problem-solving and team advancement, working independently with sound judgment while requesting assistance when necessary.
  • Operational Agility: Demonstrate the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work around potential hazards (zoonotic diseases, chemicals, gases), and extend work hours as required by patient needs.
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