Veterinary Technician Large Animal I-IV

Job Title

Veterinary Technician Large Animal I-IV

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here is a glimpse of the job

Do you enjoy a fast-paced learning environment dedicated to the highest quality patient care in large animal veterinary medicine?

The Veterinary Technician will support our teams at Texas A&M Large Animal Hospital. We take great pride in developing our team, and we are dedicated to helping them achieve their highest potential. Our technicians are trained to be the power behind patient care. Successful candidates will play an absolute vital role in the care of our patients alongside our faculty veterinarians, residents, interns, and 4th year professional veterinary students. This position is crucial in helping guide, teach, and mentor veterinarians of our future. This role will have the opportunity to work around a multitude of species including, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, alpacas, camels, and the occasional reindeer.

The VMTH offers additional incentives for our veterinary technician staff to balance their careers, family, and pets.  The VMTH provides a generous cellphone allowance, opportunities for continuing education at the local, state, and national level, scrubs, discounted pet care, and much more. Shift differential pay is available for eligible shifts. There is opportunity for career ladder advancement as well as opportunity for licensed veterinary technicians to work towards specialty certification. The Blinn Veterinary Technology Program is housed in the same building as the VMTH.  There are flexible work schedules for evening, overnight and weekend shifts in some service areas of the VMTH.

Opportunities to contribute:

• Make a direct impact on individuals and patients

• Build long lasting relationships with other veterinary professionals

• Advocate for the needs of patients

• Improve access to veterinary healthcare services

Qualifications

We have multiple Veterinary Technician positions available, and we are recruiting for all levels and shifts!

Minimum qualifications for a Veterinary Technician I: Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. No experience required. Pay Range $19.11 - $21.02

Minimum qualification for a Veterinary Technician II: Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Two years technical experience in veterinary medicine. Pay Range $20.04 - $22.04

Minimum qualification for a Veterinary Technician III: Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science, or a related area or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.  Four years technical experience in a veterinary hospital or referral clinic environment. $21.33 - $23.46

Minimum qualifications for a Veterinary Technician IV: Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science, or a related area or equivalent combination of education and experience. Six years technical experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic environment including one year of supervisory experience. Minimum $53,239.68

Well-qualified candidates would possess the following: Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area; medium to strong technical experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic environment. Previous experience with handling large animals.

*Compensation and classification are based on the analyses of qualifications during the recruitment process.

What you need to know

Salary Range: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule: Candidates must have the ability to work alternative shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call duty.

Other Requirements or Factors: Must have the ability to work around animals, hay, or dust. Ability to move heavy loads.

Essential Personnel: This position is considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless or until relieved by their direct supervisor.

What you need to do

What are you waiting for? Apply right now! Submitting a cover letter and resume attached to the application will assist us in our review. You may attach the files during the application process.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Benefits of working at Texas A&M University

Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.