Veterinary Technician II
Veterinary Technician II
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Job Title
Veterinary Technician IIAgency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Cooperative Agricultural Research CenterProposed Minimum Salary
$16.84 hourlyJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Veterinary Technician II under general supervision monitors animal health administers treatments and assists the veterinarian/professional staff as part of the daily care of animals maintained at the PVAMU farm. Provides assistance as needed to the professional staff and maintains a sanitary and functionally wellorganized service within the animal treatment and veterinary supply areas associated with the PVAMU farm.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.
Responsibilities:
Daily observation and documentation of PVAMU farm animals to identify current or potential health issues. Perform and report results of examinations such as body weight temperature pules respirations and body condition score to the professional staff as appropriate. Assist veterinarian/professional staff with clinical cases (routine and emergency) surgery dentistry and euthanasia taking direct supervision from the veterinarian; perform patient restraint obtain and process laboratory samples handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian and maintain the electronic medical record; provide inhospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous fluid therapy; keep patients clean watered and fed (when indicated and directed by veterinarian) and safely walk patients when necessary; prepare patients for surgical procedures safely support induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients including checking and recording vital parameters (under direction of the veterinarian) monitor patients during recovery.
Obtain weight and vital signs for the patient (temperature pulse respirations pain score body condition score) and record all in the electronic medical record begin documentation of the patient visit in the electronic medical record by documenting a thorough patient history; keep Pharmacy and surgery room environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a predetermined maintenance schedule.; Schedule activities relay test results to doctor maintain and update inventory as well as patient records Keep pharmacy treatment and surgery areas properly stocked for daily activities.
Participate in research projects that include preparation of animals (body condition score estrous synchronization semen collection and processing artificial insemination); Participate in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required; participation in the extension and educational programs for students ranchers and other customers.
Participates and assists in collegewide events activities committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.
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 of technical experience in veterinary medicine. At least 2 years of clinical mixed or large animal veterinary medical experience.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Computer skills in word processing spread sheets and billing entry.
Preferred Qualifications:
Four years of previous experience working in a veterinary practice.
Must possess exemplary interpersonal skills and be able to work in physicallydemanding environments around animals dust or hay. Must show leadership be selfmotivated able to multitask take initiative and actively contribute to the effective veterinary care of livestock.
Must be able to regularly lift heavy loads 50lbs) and be familiar with cattle and goat behavior common and proper methods of food animal handling and restraint (particularly caprine and bovine) and proper medication injection sites.
General understanding of methods and equipment used such as Body Condition Scoring anesthetic machines fluid pumps ultrasound or hematology equipment and provide quality customer service to internal customers.
Veterinary Technician Diploma with an active license at the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examination.
Other Requirements:
Willing and able to work alternate shifts holidays weekends or oncall duty sometimes with little advanced notice.
Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above ator should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
