Veterinary Technician I - Small Animal Internal MedicineInterventional Radiology
Veterinary Technician I - Small Animal Internal MedicineInterventional Radiology
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Job Title
Veterinary Technician I Small Animal Internal Medicine/Interventional RadiologyAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vet MedTeaching HospitalProposed Minimum Salary
$19.11 hourlyJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Glimpse of the Job
Are you a dedicated veterinary technician seeking to advance your skills in internal medicine and interventional radiology Were seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician I to join our dynamic team in the Internal Medicine and Interventional Radiology Department.In this role youll support faculty staff and veterinary students in providing exceptional patient care treatments and imaging procedures. Join us at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital and make a difference in the lives of animals and the future of veterinary medicine!
Opportunities to Contribute
HandsOn Experience:Assist in clinical support and interventional radiology procedures gaining valuable experience in a veterinary teaching hospital.
Collaborative Environment:Work alongside experienced clinicians and technicians contributing to the education of future veterinary professionals.
Skill Development:Enhance your technical skills with advanced veterinary equipment and imaging techniques.
Impactful Work:Play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our patients during endoscopic and interventional imaging procedures.
Minimum Required Education: Associate or bachelors degree in veterinary technology biomedical science animal science or related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Certification as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) and/or one year experience in a veterinary medical setting.
The successful candidate will have a thorough working knowledge of veterinary equipment particularly in their area of specialization. They should demonstrate knowledge of canine and feline anatomy and physiology be able to handle and restrain patients using fearfree and felinefriendly methods and possess knowledge of endocrinology respiratory urinary gastroenterology infectious disease endoscopy and interventional imaging procedures. Additionally they must communicate professionally and positively have basic computer skills and be able to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
What you need to know
Salary: Starting at $19.11/hour.
Schedule: This schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.
Please Note: 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.
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.
Some of the Responsibilities Include:
Internal Medicine and Interventional Radiology Duties:Prepare patients for endoscopy procedures assist residents with various endoscopic procedures perform aseptic surgical preparation provide technical support for interventional radiology procedures schedule anesthesia for procedures instruct and supervise veterinary students interns and residents maintain and process endoscopy equipment and manage safe sedation or general anesthesia of patients.
Clinical Responsibilities:Instruct and supervise veterinary students interns and residents monitor patients provide physical restraint collect and submit patient samples assist with diagnostic procedures administer treatments place and maintain IV catheters and provide technical support to other services as needed.
Teaching Research and Clinical Trials:Participate in the instruction of technical skills assist in clinical research efforts and support clinical trials.
Maintaining Safe Clean Sanitary Work Environment:Maintain a sanitary and wellorganized service area restock supplies clean and disinfect items for sterilization and maintain equipment.
Required Training Compliance and Administrative Procedures:Stay current with safety classes rabies prophylaxis radiation safety training infection control aseptic technique and maintain appropriate certification/licensure ensure hospital fees are correctly captured enter worked time and leave entry into Workday answer email correspondence and assist with school and hospital accreditations and inspections.
Why Texas A&M University
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
