Veterinary Technician I - SA Primary Care

Job Title

Veterinary Technician I - SA Primary Care

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 the supervision of a professional staff member or veterinary technician II or higher, assists in the treatment of animals admitted to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, provides assistance to the professional staff, may assist in instructing veterinary students in proper clinical technique for supporting primary care; 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.

Why Texas A&M University? 

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

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  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. 

• 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

• Automatically 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 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

 

Required Education and Experience: 

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

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Basic computer skills. General understanding of equipment used in a veterinary medical teaching hospital preferred.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Customer Service Experience. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year experience in veterinary medical setting. 

• Certification as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. 

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Instructs and indirectly supervises students in proper patient care techniques. Assesses and monitors patients. Administers medications and provides appropriate diet according to clinician’s orders. Performs placement and maintenance of IV catheters. Facilitates proper collection and submission of laboratory samples including blood, urine, and tissue samples. Assists with diagnostic procedures, and exams. Provides appropriate physical restraint of patients in a manner that ensures the safety of personnel and the patient. Performs laboratory tests. 

 

• General Technical Job Duties: Ensures that all fees are appropriately entered into VMIS. Enters patient data into VMIS. Instructs and assists students and interns with VMIS. Records physiological data into the patient medical record. Records administration of all medications and treatments. 

 

• Teaching and Clinical Research: Provides indirect supervision to students performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Participates in laboratory instruction and instruction of the clinical skills lab. Instructs students in proper techniques. 

 

• Maintaining safe, clean, sanitary work environment: Maintains a sanitary and organized service area. Maintains working stock of pharmaceuticals and disposable items. Maintains inventory of disposable items and facilitates ordering. Maintains equipment within the service area. Ensures proper husbandry of hospitalized patients particular to their species. 

 

• Required Training, compliance, and administrative procedures: Maintains various certifications and rabies prophylaxis; radiation safety, infection control, aseptic technique, certification or licensure when appropriate, current rabies vaccination, monitors rabies titer. Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

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.