Dentistry Clinical Technician

Overview

Posting Number: PG194839SP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Dentistry Clinical Technician

Anticipated Hiring Range: $46,000 - $57,900

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: CVM Teaching Hospital

About 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 College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits: As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

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

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential

Job Duties:

We are seeking a dedicated and highly organized Veterinary Technician to provide primary support for our Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service. In this role, you will be the backbone of the service, balancing advanced clinical nursing with essential administrative coordination. You will work closely with board-certified surgeons, residents, and students to provide exceptional patient care and facilitate a high-quality learning environment.

• Provide primary technician support for all dentistry and oral surgery cases.
• Assist veterinarians and students with examinations, stabilization, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Perform expert animal handling and restraint.
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for surgical procedures.
• Manage set-up and break-down for clinical procedures and teaching labs.

• Manage the service schedule and triage incoming referrals for appropriate scheduling.
• Oversee inventory management, including supply purchasing and maintaining equipment repair schedules.
• Ensure financial accuracy through diligent billing and monitoring of treatment sheets.
• Act as the primary liaison between Dentistry and other hospital departments (Anesthesia, ICU, and support services) to coordinate surgeries and patient transitions.

• Assist in the teaching and orientation of veterinary students and House Officers.
• Ensure all resources are organized and available for laboratory sessions.
• Maintain strict compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols to ensure hospital safety.
• Provide professional, timely, and accurate communication via email and phone to clients and referring veterinarians.

• Experience: Previous experience in a veterinary clinical setting is required; experience in Dentistry or Oral Surgery is highly preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, and clinical administrative tasks.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple hospital departments.
• Organization: Exceptional…