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Veterinary Technician Supervisor pay range

State of North Carolina · class code 32002331

$41,407 to $62,111 per year$41,407$62,111MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $51,759 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of North Carolina

Class code
32002331
Pay group
MH07
Pay unit
Year
State
North Carolina

Class specification

The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.

What the state says the job is

This is supervisory and coordinative work in the operation of an animal comparative medicine unit, a laboratory, or surgical facility or units requiring specialized care in a veterinary teaching hospital, zoological park or research facility. Employees are responsible for the work of other Veterinary Technician II positions in the preparation and performance of animal surgical procedures, research protocols, diagnostic procedures, and animal treatments. Employees supervise the operation and maintenance of laboratory facility equipment and supplies. Work requires employees to be responsible for ensuring adequate staffing; determining work flow; providing liaison between clinical, technical and/or research staff; and participating in personnel related functions including the approval of leave, training and orientation, performance appraisal, and selection of new employees.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, diseases, treatments and restraint, and surgical/diagnostic procedures and techniques. Considerable knowledge of patient monitoring equipment and aseptic techniques. Thorough knowledge of the signs of common animal diseases. Thorough knowledge of medications and surgical instruments. Thorough knowledge of medications and surgical instruments. Ability to manage emergency situations efficiently and effectively. Ability to maintain detailed accurate records and files. Ability to help move, lift and restrain large animals. Ability to administer medication and injections to animals. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations ...

Minimum qualifications

Associate's degree from an appropriately accredited institution in an American Veterinary Medical Association program with two years of related veterinary work experience; or, High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of animal care, veterinary or closely related research experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2

Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.

Where this comes from

North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.

Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.

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