Veterinary Technician - Large Animal ICU
Veterinary Technician - Large Animal ICU
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Job Title
Veterinary Technician - Large Animal ICUAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vet Med-Teaching 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 compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistants and Veterinary Technicians (Levels I - III) to join our team and assist in the treatment of large animals admitted to our hospital. In this position you will support veterinary staff and help to maintain a sanitary and functionally well-organized service within the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
Minimum Qualifications
Though we are accepting applications for all levels our immediate need is Veterinary Technician Assistant and Veterinary Technician I.
Veterinary Technician Assistant:High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience and two years of experience in animal husbandry.
Veterinary Technician I: Associates degree in veterinary technology biomedical science animal science or a related area or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Veterinary Technician II: Associate degree in veterinary technology biomedical science animal science a related area or equivalent combination of education and experience AND two years of technical experience in veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Technician III: Associate degree in veterinary technology biomedical science animal science a related area or equivalent combination of education and experience AND four years of technical experience in veterinary medicine.
The well-qualified candidate will possess a degree in Veterinary Technology and be a Licensed Veterinary Technician in Texas or have the ability to obtain this licensure. They should have technical experience in a large animal veterinary hospital referral clinic or specialty hospital environment with a preference for those with equine and food animal experience. Additionally specialty training in large animal medicine and/or emergency care and a general understanding of equipment used in a veterinary medical teaching hospital is preferred.
What you need to know
Salary starting at $19.11/hour for Veterinary Technician I positions. Compensation and classification are based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process.
Various shifts available including day night and weekend for Large Animal ICU. Positions may require flexibility to work alternate shifts holidays weekends or on-call duty.
Please Note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency campus closure class cancellations etc.
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:
Patient Care: Monitors medical condition of critical patients admitted to the hospital. Instructs / places peripheral central and arterial catheters. Monitors patients to detect any change in their clinical status. Proficient in drug and constant rate infusion calculations and administration. Provides nursing care to critical patients. Provides physical restraint for the safe handling of patients. Performs or assists with the collection of patients blood and other tissues and submits to appropriate laboratory. Assists and instructs in the performance of diagnostic procedures and examinations.
General Technical Duties: Records all medications administered fluid types and volumes administered information regarding urine output mentation appetite and other parameters as needed in medical record system. Records changes in the medical orders as directed by the clinician. Captures fees and inputs fees into the system. Performs laboratory tests (NOVA glucose level PCV/TS and lactate). Provides life sustaining emergency care. Assists clinicians and students with laboratory sample collection. May assist in other service areas based on patient and staffing needs.
Teaching and General Duties: Instructs guides and supervises students in proper clinical techniques to support patient care. May assist in various continuing education seminars or skill labs. Maintains inventory and replenishes stock. Performs service and maintenance of equipment. Performs other duties as assigned
Training and Certification: Remains current with various requires TAMU and department specific training courses. Maintains current rabies prophylaxis. Maintains certification or licensure where appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.
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 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
Automatically 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
