Veterinary Technician II - Large Animal
Veterinary Technician II - Large Animal
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Job Title
Veterinary Technician II Large AnimalAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vet MedTeaching HospitalProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Glimpse of the Job
Are you passionate about providing exceptional animal care and working alongside a dedicated team of veterinary professionals
We are seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician II to join our team and assist in the treatment and care of large animals admitted to our hospital. As a Veterinary Technician II in Food Animal Medicine Surgery and Field Services you will support veterinary staff by administering treatments and offering clinical assistance and help to maintain a sanitary and functionally wellorganized service within the Large Animal Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
Minimum Qualifications
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
*A wellqualified candidate for this position will also possess certification as a Licensed Veterinary Technician and have a general understanding of equipment used in the area of specialization such as anesthetic machines fluid pumps hydraulic/manual chutes.
Responsibilities
Patient Care: Provides clinical support to faculty veterinarians in the delivery and instruction of primary care diagnostic services community practice medicine and zoonotic disease control. Safely restrains multiple species of animals (pig sheep goats camelids cattle cervids etc.. Obtains patient history with good client communication skills. Performs blood draws and IV catheter placement on multiple species of. Passes oral/nasal tubes. Administers medication administration (SQ IM IV) vaccinations and deworming of multiple animal species. Assists in dystocias of multiple species. Assists in the induction and instruction of general anesthesia. Monitors patients under anesthesia or sedation with appropriate paperwork and monitoring. Safely milks patients of different species. Transports patients to CT under anesthesia or sedation for consistent monitoring. Administer fluid therapy/blood transfusions. Perform euthanasia as needed. Maintains patient cleanliness and grooming. Performs and assists with bandage changes. Assists teaches and performs proper aseptic technique during sterile procedures. Administers and monitors patient diets as prescribed. Collects patient blood urine feces and tissues. Entering fees for patient invoices. Checking restocking and submitting pharmacy orders. Maintain and complete patient medical records. Calculating and drawing up (controlled/not controlled). Performs critical and intensive nursing care or life sustaining emergency care as needed. Assists with radiology and ultrasound. Assists and oversees recovery of anesthetized patients.
Teaching & Clinical Research: Instructs guides and supervises DVM students and student workers in proper clinical techniques to support patient care. May assist in various continuing education seminars or skills labs.
Maintaining Safe and Sanitary Work Environment:Ensures and oversees appropriate biosecurity measures around the food animal ward and between patients (appropriate PPE foot baths etc... Foams/disinfects exam rooms throughout the ward.
Required Training Compliance and Administrative Procedures: Remains current with various TAMU and department specific training courses. Maintains appropriate rabies prophylaxis. Maintains appropriate certification or licensure where applicable.
Backup Duties as Assigned: Assists in other departments as needed. Assists in the upkeep of field service trucks. Serves as a field service technician when farm calls arise. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
What you need to do
Apply! A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
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 experiences. 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 stateoftheart 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 costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
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 prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
