Job Title
Veterinary Technician IIAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Veterinary Integrative BiosciencesProposed Minimum Salary
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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
Welcome to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS). The CVMBS has a robust portfolio of professional, graduate, and undergraduate educational programs. The CVMBS is a center of exciting educational and research experience for the over 550 students in our DVM program , the 2,355 students in our dynamic Biomedical Science Undergraduate Program , and the over 300 outstanding students in our multiple graduate degree programs . We are engaged in educating and preparing our diverse and innovative students to meet the public health and welfare needs of animals, humans, and the environment in the 21st century and beyond. We have a robust research enterprise that focuses on translational research endeavors to address problems effecting animals, humans, and the environment. Our students are involved in high impact research projects throughout the college and across Texas A&M. We’re proud of our college, our facilities and our programs, but it’s the people that make it all work—we’re enormously proud of our faculty, staff, and students.
What we want
The Veterinary Technician II under general supervision is primarily responsible for supporting the Educational Memorial Program by assisting in donation pick-ups and helping process all donated specimens. The Technician will also help support laboratory procedures, assisting in surgical embalming procedures, inventory management, storage and organization solutions, and teaching model assembly and care. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Position Details: May require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or 'on-call duty. Must be able to lift or move heavy objects.
Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
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 and Experience:
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
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Basic computer skills
Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field
One year experience in scientific research, clinical operational or experience work
Preferred Licenses and Certifications:
Quantitative Fit Testing - EHS (Respirator Certification). Licensed Veterinary Technician Registered Veterinary Technician
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Animal handling skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Computer skills (Adobe Photoshop/Creative Suite)
Mechanical skills. (Power tools such as drills and saws)
Responsibilities:
Assist in Educational Memorial Program - Completes donation pick-ups from vet clinics both in and out of town. Assists with paperwork and logistical planning when needed. Assists in embalming or processing of donated specimen.
Maintenance and Assistance in VIBS Courses - Assists instructors, faculty, staff, and students in VIBS courses as instructed by supervisor or director. Teaches model assembly and care. Maintains, organizes and cleans all lab areas.
Medical Procedures - Assists in surgical embalming procedures including animal restraint, administration of intravenous or intramuscular medications, anesthetic patient monitoring, and placement of intravenous and intra-arterial catheters and cadaver processing.
Ordering and Record Keeping - Coordinates ordering and purchasing duties of general laboratory and other supplies when needed. Assists in Maintains accurate records on student, faculty, and laboratory specimens in all laboratory areas when needed.
Safety - Uses and enforces all safety regulations including proper disposal of all laboratory waste to ensure the lab complies at all time with University lab, and other regulations.
Chemical Preparation - Collects and prepares chemical solutions including embalming solution, wet specimen solution, and other solutions used in the laboratory.
Inventory - Maintains accurate electronic supply inventories and records for all surgical, specialized, and maintenance supplies housed within the laboratory areas. 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.
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