LAR/CPL Medical Support Technician

The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources ( LAR) is to provide NCSU faculty with optimal animal resources at the least practical cost. The term "animal resources" includes not only animal housing facilities, but also animal husbandry services, veterinary care, technical services, expertise in laboratory animal technology and medicine, and assurance of compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies for animal care and use. LAR is responsible for assisting faculty in conducting animal experimentation in keeping with these standards, and is committed to assuring the well-being of experimental animals while providing services that facilitate their humane and judicious use.

North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine ( CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.

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The Laboratory Animal Resources ( LAR) and Comparative Pathology Laboratory ( CPL) Veterinary Technician provides advanced veterinary anesthesia and technical support for a varied range of research and clinical cases involving small companion animals, equine and farm species, birds, and exotics. This role is essential to ensuring safe, effective anesthesia delivery and exceptional animal care throughout all phases of research and teaching activities at the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center.

Working closely with clinicians, researchers, students, and staff, the Veterinary Technician contributes to innovative research and clinical excellence by providing high-quality anesthetic management, patient monitoring, post-operative support, and technical expertise. This position also plays a key role in training and mentoring senior veterinary students, residents, and interns in anesthesia techniques and patient care. Additionally, this position involves lifting up to 60 pounds on a frequent basis, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Success in this position requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic teaching and research environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates teamwork, initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding NC State's standards for animal welfare, safety, and professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Along with your completed application, please include as attachments 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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