Veterinary Technician I

Job Title

Veterinary Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med Park-Tamu

Proposed Minimum Salary

$19.11 hourly

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 & identities.  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 College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) 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 colleges 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 at the Veterinary Medical Park, 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 Medical Park. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $19.11 - $21.02

Work Schedule: This position requires weekend and holiday work on a rotating schedule as needed. May require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, during student absences, and on-call duty.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education:

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Basic computer skills

Preferred Experience:

• 2 years of experience handling large animals in a veterinary setting

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified vet Assistant

• Certification as LVT

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary teaching hospital

• Large handling and restraint

• Ability to identify unhealthy animals

• Knowledge of Biosafety Level 2 Procedures

• Knowledge of Anesthetic Equipment, Monitoring Equipment, Microscope, Refractometer, Micro hematocrit Centrifuge, and other laboratory equipment

• Ability to collect blood, administer vaccines and medications, and restrain animals

• Computer Skills in Excel and Word

Responsibilities:

• Animal Care - Under the supervision of a professional staff member or higher-ranking veterinary technician, may assist in administering medications, maintaining complete and accurate medical records, collecting, preparing, and submitting clinical pathology samples, and capturing fees for materials and services. Assists in technical procedures in animal surgery and post-operative care. Cleans surgery rooms, and preps rooms and recovery stalls for surgical procedures. Sterilizes surgical instruments. Operates technical equipment such as anesthetic machine, ventilator, autoclave, and cattle chute. Collects blood samples from cattle, sheep, goats, and horses. Assists in vaccination and de-worming of resident animals.

• Maintenance of Animal Care Facilities - Assists in screening of newly arrived animals. Observes animals for disease and symptoms of abnormalities. Performs sanitation of barns and other materials. Prepares pens and barns for incoming animals. Drives to feed stores for supplies. Assists investigators with experimental procedures. Assists in providing clinical support to faculty veterinarians in the delivery and instruction of primary care, diagnostic services, community practice medicine, and zoonotic disease control.

• Anesthesia Technician - Assists professional staff to perform critical and intensive nursing care or life sustaining emergency care as needed. Assists in placing IV catheters, intubating animals, setting up anesthesia, and monitoring equipment. Monitors animals under anesthesia.

• Bio-Safety - Maintains a clean, sanitary, and functionally organized Bioscience Facility. Assists, as necessary, in research trials. 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 committed to diversity.