Veterinary Technician II
Veterinary Technician II
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Job Title
Veterinary Technician IIAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vet Med Park-TamuProposed Minimum Salary
$20.04 hourlyJob 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 we want
The Veterinary Technician II is responsible for assists in the Veterinary Medical Park (VTPK) performing a variety of functions on limited complexity under the supervision of the Veterinary Medical Parks Manager and the Director. The Veterinary Technician II will be responsible for the care and treatment of experimental and teaching animals assisting researchers scheduling procedures and aiding professional staff at all facilities. This position generally develops organizes and implements daily activities policies and procedures.
What you need to know
Salary: Starting at $20.04 an hour compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.
Schedule: May require working alternate shifts holidays weekends or on-call duty.
Cover Letter/Resume: 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.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Associates degree in veterinary technology biomedical science animal science or a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years technical experience in veterinary medicine.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Basic computer skills.
General understanding of equipment used in a veterinary medical hospital.
Must be able to perform drug calculations accurately.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Responsibilities
Technical Duties: Mentors and provides leadership to Vet Tech I and student research support and technical services for studies primarily utilizing large animal species. Administers anesthetic agents according to approved anesthesia protocols. Maintains accurate records of administration of drugs and inhalation agents. Monitors anesthesia and physiological parameters of multiple species or research animals during routine and complex procedures. Performs routine and non-routine technical procedures including but not limited to placement and maintenance of intravenous and intra-arterial catheters urinary catheters endotracheal intubation stomach tube placement monitor critical care patients and research related study activities. Records raw data and all study findings (including deviations to protocol and SOP) and maintains operational records in compliance with the protocol standard operating procedures university occupational health and safety requirements and applicable state local and federal regulations and applicable international guidance documents. Performs quality control checks on raw data. Provides post-operative and intensive care monitoring and support for research and clinical cases including nights and weekend care as needed. Ensures decontamination of anesthetic equipment surgery rooms prep rooms and recovery stalls before and after surgical procedures. Performs sterilization of surgical instruments. Assists Veterinarian Technicians and Investigators in treatment restraint and general healthcare of animals. Collects blood samples from cattle goats horses and pigs. Performs fecal egg counts Total Protein and Packed Cell Volume Tests as needed. Operates equipment such as autoclave microscope refractometer centrifuge cattle chute computer pressure washer and scales. Performs daily treatments for all animals housed at the Veterinary Medical Park.
Administrative Duties: Assists Investigators and veterinary staff in the collection/completion/compilation of animal records to ensure they are maintained in compliance with AAALAC IACUC USDA and OLAW cost estimates for potential equipment and appropriate procedures are in place prior to the start of a new Manager and Director in the composition of new AUPs AUP amendments SOPs trainings and procedures.
Biosafety Duties: Maintains Biosafety Buildings and the animals housed in them. Trains and ensures employees are up to date on entry/exit and cleaning procedures in the Biosafety Buildings. Maintains a system for tracking employee training. Assists Investigators in Biosafety Buildings when needed. Creates and posts Biosafety Signs for projects Biosafety Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Conducts monthly inventory and orders supplies and pharmaceuticals as needed. Keeps animal facilities stocked with PPE and necessary items. Tracks and reports PPE Usage.
Instructional Duties: Instructs veterinary students in emergency procedures and principles. Provides supervision to students performing emergency procedures. Participates in continuing education seminars. Participates in laboratory instruction and instruction of the clinical skills lab.
Animal Care Duties: Observes animals for abnormalities. Assists Investigator with procedures and restraint. Administers medications and special diets. Composes and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Performs the Afternoon Animal Welfare Observations. Creates maintains and places accurate AUP Cards on animal.
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
