Veterinary Technician II

Job Title

Veterinary Technician II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dean Of Veterinary Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

$20.04 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

Welcome to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). From the over 550 students in our DVM program , to the 2,355 students in our dynamic Biomedical Science Undergraduate Program , to the 150 outstanding graduate students involved in quality research projects throughout the college, we’re engaged in preparing our students to meet the public and animal health needs of the 21st century and beyond. 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 responsible to provide support to veterinarians in the instruction of clinical skills which include: primary patient care, basic surgery, diagnostic techniques and anesthesia with an emphasis on clinical techniques, specifically anesthesia and surgery related techniques. Coordinates the maintenance of the physical area within the clinical skills laboratory. 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: $20.04 - $22.04

Work Schedule: Must be able to work between the hours of 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday. Typical schedule will be an 8-hour shift between these times. May be required to work alternate shifts, some overtime, holidays, or weekends.

Essential Personnel: Persons in this position are 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/until relieved by the direct supervisor.

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 full time technical experience in veterinary medicine

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Computer skills in word processing, spread sheets, and data entry

• Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary hospital such as anesthetic machines, fluid pumps, blood gas analyzers, oscilloscopes, defibrillators, nebulizers, endoscopic equipment

• Ability to work with and safely handle all species of animals to include, but not limited to: Cattle, horses, goats, sheep, rats, dogs, cats, birds

Other Requirements or Factors:

• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, stand for long periods wearing surgical attire, and lift up moderate to heavy weight unassisted.

• Must be able to distinguish colors, have good manual dexterity, have good visually acuity and good depth perception in order to perform tasks requiring precision and dexterity.

• Must be able to perform drug calculations accurately

• Must be able to work within time constraints and in crisis situations

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area

• One-year relevant experience within the Texas A&M University System

• Two or more years’ experience in a veterinary medical setting

• Two or more years of experience involving student instruction

• Experience with 3D printing and / or small power tools

• Three years technical experience in veterinary medicine at a referral hospital or teaching hospital

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Certification as a Licensed Veterinary Technician

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, or Emergency / Critical Care

Preferred SKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced technical ability and strong knowledge of anesthesia, basic surgical instruments and procedures and basic diagnostic equipment and procedures

• Advanced ability and strong knowledge of patient evaluation including basic physical examination and patient monitoring in both routine and emergency presentations

• Strong knowledge of anesthetic machines, fluid pumps, blood gas analyzers, oscilloscopes, defibrillators, nebulizers, endoscopic equipment, and other equipment used in a veterinary medical setting

Responsibilities:

• Clinician and Instructional - Provides clinical support to faculty veterinarians in the delivery and instruction of anesthesia, surgery, primary and intensive care, and zoonotic disease control, including administration of medications, maintenance of complete and accurate medical records, and collection, preparation and submission of clinical pathology samples. Collects patient medical history. Performs or assists in patient medical evaluation. Assists in instruction and induction of general procedures preparatory to surgery, fluids administration, and replacement therapy. Performs critical and intensive nursing care or life sustaining emergency care as needed. Provides physical restraint for safe handling of multiple species of patient animals. Instructs students in basic suture and surgical technique, including aseptic technique. Instructs students in instrument handling and simple suture patterns and ligation techniques. Instructs students in preparing patients for surgical procedures. Instructs students in basic diagnostic skills associated with specific areas of interest including but not limited to: ultrasound, radiology, dermatology, clinical pathology and routine health screening. Instructs students in preparing patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures. Instructs and assists students’ in designing anesthetic protocols. Responsible for teaching and training technician rounds and clinical techniques. Performs or assists veterinary students in recording patient medical information. Instructs and assists students in inducing and maintaining anesthesia in a variety of animal species. Performs and instructs students in venous and arterial catheterization, endotracheal intubation, and the administration of pre-medicants, induction agents, inhalant anesthetics and appropriate analgesics. Assists students and/or staff in preparing patients for surgical procedures to include intubations, proper clipping, and aseptic surgical site preparation. Instructs and assists students in monitoring anesthetized patients. Instructs and assists students in proper anesthesia recovery techniques. Performs critical and intensive nursing care or life sustaining emergency care as needed. Provides physical restraint for safe handling of multiple species of patient animals.

• Monitor and Record Data - Instructs and assists students in maintaining accurate and complete patient anesthesia and medical records. Ensures that all controlled substances used in the Clinical Skills Laboratory are properly documented and accounted for. Assists with organizing and maintaining the Clinical Skills Laboratory scheduling system. Reviews student records and pharmacy slips for accuracy and completeness. Assists students in recording the patient’s physiological data and all medications given on medical records.

• Equipment - Ensures that the proper equipment is available to facilitate patient and student safety. Maintains and operates point of care laboratory equipment. Maintains and operates patient monitoring equipment. Maintains accountability for inventory control of capital equipment within the service area and assumes responsibility for performing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance checks on hospital capital equipment items. Arranges for Clinical Skills Laboratory equipment maintenance when necessary.

• Maintain Service Area - Maintains a sanitary and well-organized service area. Restocks supplies, drugs, and solutions. Cleans and repackages items for sterilization specific to the service area. Provides infectious disease control and sanitation activities to ensure a clean working environment with good biosecurity control.

• Training and Certification - Remains current with safety classes, rabies prophylaxis, and Licensure. Radiation/MRI safety. Infection Control. Aseptic Technique. Rabies prophylaxis. Maintains certification or license where appropriate. 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.