Nephrology & Urology Veterinary Assistant

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 healthcare, 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 position provides comprehensive patient care and care coordination for the Nephrology and Urology service within the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center. The service delivers specialty-level care for patients requiring advanced evaluation and treatment of urinary and renal conditions in a fast-paced, teaching-hospital environment. This role requires in-depth veterinary medical knowledge, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians, staff, students, clients, and referring veterinarians.

Key Responsibilities:

Specialty Patient Care & Treatment Support
Provide comprehensive direct patient care across specialty services, including support for diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural treatments. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, medication and therapy administration, post-sedation and post-procedure recovery, pain management, and ongoing patient assessment to ensure safety and comfort throughout the continuum of care.

Procedural, Diagnostic & Technical Support
Prepare and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using aseptic technique; maintain sterile environments; support sedation and anesthesia-related activities; and operate specialized equipment while coordinating diagnostic imaging and testing such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, and radiography.

Client, rDVM & Interdisciplinary Communication
Participate in client check-in, patient admitting, scheduling, and updates, and work directly with referring veterinarians, clinicians, and hospital teams to facilitate clear communication and coordinated care that supports optimal patient outcomes and client satisfaction.

Workflow, Documentation & Financial Coordination
Coordinate patient visits and services, including diagnostic, surgical, anesthetic, medication, and sample requests; accurately document patient care and communications in hospital information systems; and participate in billing, estimates, and charge entry.

Education, Compliance & Operational Support
Orient and train staff and learners; maintain equipment readiness and appropriate supply levels; uphold a clean and safe work environment; and ensure compliance with hospital policies, infectious disease protocols, OSHA, EHS, and radiation safety training requirements.

Documentation, Safety & Compliance
Accurately document patient care and treatments within hospital information systems while maintaining a clean, safe work environment and adhering to infectious disease protocols, OSHA, EHS, and radiation safety standards. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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