Veterinary Technician I - SA ICU

Job Title

Veterinary Technician I - SA ICU

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.  To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/  

What we want

The Veterinary Technician I, under supervision, assists in the treatment of animals admitted to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital under the supervision of a professional staff member or Veterinary Technician II or higher. Provides assistance to the professional staff and helps to maintain a sanitary and functionally well-organized service within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Required Education:

• Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education:

• Degree in veterinary technology.

Preferred Experience:

• One year of technical experience in a small animal veterinary hospital, referral clinic or specialty hospital environment.

• Specialty training in small animal medicine and / or emergency care.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in Texas, or ability to obtain.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of equipment used in a veterinary hospital.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Advanced computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry.

• Ability to manage time wisely and prioritize duties and cases.

• Ability to communicate effectively and positively at all levels within the Hospital.

• Ability to manage expectations and conflict.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of equipment used in a veterinary hospital.

• Advanced knowledge and training on complex nursing procedures such as central line placement, ventilator management, dialysis.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Monitors medical condition of critical patients admitted to the hospital. Instructs / places peripheral, central, and arterial catheters. Performs urinary catheterization in male and female patients. Monitors patients to detect any change in their clinical status. Proficient in drug and constant rate infusion calculations and administration. Provides one-on-one nursing care to critical patients.  Provides physical restraint for the safe handling of patients. Performs or assists with the collection of patients’ blood, urine, tissues, and submits to appropriate laboratory. Assists and instructs in the performance of diagnostic procedures and examinations.

• General Technical Duties: Records all medications administered, fluid types and volumes administered, information regarding urine output, mentation, appetite, and other parameters as needed in electronic medical record system. Records changes in the medical orders, as directed by the clinician. Captures fees and inputs fees into the system. Performs laboratory tests (NOVA, glucose level, VCM, PCV/TS, blood typing, and lactate). Provides life sustaining emergency care. Assists clinicians and students with laboratory sample collection. May assist in other service areas based on patient and staffing needs.

• Teaching: Instructs, guides, and supervises students in proper clinical techniques to support patient care. May assist in various continuing education seminars or skill labs.

• General duties: Maintains inventory and replenishes stock. Performs service and maintenance of equipment. Ability to be in on call status.

• Training and certification : Remains current with various requires TAMU and department specific training courses. Maintains current rabies prophylaxis. Maintains certification or licensure where appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned to support patient care and hospital needs.

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.