Veterinary Technician III - SA ICU

Job Title

Veterinary Technician III - 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 III, Small Animal Intensive Care Unit / Progressive Care Unit Shift Supervisor, under general supervision, provides for and supervises care and treatment of animals admitted to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. The Veterinary Technician III provides direct supervisory support and training for subordinate staff who share the same shift schedule. Provides assistance to the professional staff, instructs veterinary students and subordinate staff in clinical techniques, and oversees the maintenance of the physical area within the Veterinary Medical 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.

Required Experience:

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of equipment used in a veterinary hospital such as fluid pumps, blood gas analyzers, defibrillator, nebulizers, oxygen cages, and anesthesia machines .

• 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.

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

• Ability to manage expectations and conflict.

Preferred Education:

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

Preferred Experience:

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

• Greater than four years of technical experience in a small animal veterinary hospital, referral clinic or specialty hospital environment.

• Advanced training in management or leadership.

• One year of full-time experience as a supervisor, shift lead, team lead, office manager or other supervisory / managerial experience.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

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

• Veterinary Technician Specialty in Emergency / Critical Care or Internal Medicine.

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, urinary catheter, nasogastric tubes, High Flow oxygen therapy, and dialysis.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Instructs students, and subordinate staff in proper clinical techniques to support patient care. 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.  Instructs, guides, and supervises students in proper clinical techniques to support patient care. Provides physical restraint for the safe handling of patients. Performs or assists with the collection of patients’ blood, urine, and tissues. Assists with the proper submission of blood, urine, and tissues. Maintains availability to be called in to assist with difficult IV catheter placement, fresh blood draws, and other advanced technical skills as needed. Assists and instructs in the performance of diagnostic procedures and examinations.

• Administrative & Supervisory Responsibilities: Assists with daily service area coverage, emergency, holiday, and sick coverage. Assists with leave request and time sheets, point of contact for staff call in and management of daily on call usage. Interview potential new staff members. Schedules orientations and assist department training coordinator with training new staff. Engages in positive performance management program. Assists with annual evaluations, and updates job descriptions as need. Assists with developing, implementing, and reviewing Policy & Procedures for ICU and Progressive Care Ward.

• Monitor and record data: Enters hospital fees into the hospital computer information system. Ensures that all charges generated from treatments, procedures, and supplies are correctly billed. Enters patient data into the hospital computer information system.

• Maintain service area: Maintains a sanitary and well-organized service within the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Restocks expendable supplies, drugs, and solutions. Maintains records of expendable supplies, drugs, and solutions. Assists with maintaining equipment located in the service area.

• Assigned courses: Remains current with TAMU and VMTH assigned courses. Participates in, but not limited to the following training as needed: Radiation safety, Infection control, and aseptic technique, CPCR. 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.