Veterinary Technician I
Veterinary Technician I
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Job Description
Job Title
Veterinary Technician IAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vet Med Park-TamuProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 todays 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://vet we want
The Veterinary Technician I under supervision assists in the treatment of animals admitted to the Veterinary Medical Park under the supervision of a professional staff member or Veterinary Technician II or higher. Provides assistance to the professional staff and helps to maintain a sanitary and functionally well-organized service within the Veterinary Medical Park.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Associates degree in veterinary technology biomedical science animal science or a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities
2 years of experience handling large animals in a veterinary setting
Certified vet Assistant
Certification as LVT
Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary teaching hospital
Large handling and restraint
Ability to identify unhealthy animals.
Knowledge of Biosafety Level 2 Procedures.
Knowledge of Anesthetic Equipment Monitoring Equipment Microscope Refractometer Micro hematocrit Centrifuge and other laboratory equipment.
Ability to collect blood administer vaccines and medications and restrain animals.
Computer Skills in Excel and Word.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Basic computer skills
Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE OF ANIMAL CARE FACILITIES
Assists in providing clinical support to faculty veterinarians in the delivery and instruction of primary care diagnostic services community practice medicine and zoonotic disease control.
Assists in screening of newly arrived animals.
Observes animals for disease and symptoms of abnormalities.
Performs sanitation of barns and other materials.
Prepares pens and barns for incoming animals.
Travels to feed stores for supplies.
Assists investigators with experimental procedures.
Maintains inventory of veterinary supplies and medications. This will include weekly inventory making lists for ordering placing expiration stickers on new items discarding expired items and re-organizing items.
ANIMAL CARE
Under the supervision of a professional staff member or higher-ranking veterinary technician may assist in administering medications maintaining complete and accurate medical records collecting preparing and submitting clinical pathology samples and capturing fees for materials and services.
Assists in technical procedures in animal surgery and post-operative care.
Cleans surgery rooms and preps rooms and recovery stalls for surgical procedures.
Sterilizes surgical instruments.
Operates technical equipment such as anesthetic machine ventilator autoclave and cattle chute.
Collects blood samples from cattle sheep goats and horses.
Assists in vaccination and de-worming of resident animals.
Assists animal care and the veterinarians with research and teaching herd management. This may include organizing and keeping all records scheduling health maintenance tasks ordering items and preparing for procedures and scheduled events.
ANESTHESIA DUTIES
Assists professional staff to perform critical and intensive nursing care or life sustaining emergency care as needed.
Assists in placing IV catheters intubating animals setting up anesthesia and monitoring equipment. Monitors animals under anesthesia.
BIO-SAFETY
Maintains a clean sanitary and functionally organized Bioscience Facility.
Assists as necessary in research trials
Other Requirements and Factors
This position requires weekend and holiday work on a rotating schedule as needed. May require working alternate shifts holidays weekends during student absences and on-call duty.
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 state-of-the-art 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 cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and long-term 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 pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. 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
