Job Title

Veterinary Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dean Of Veterinary Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Are you looking to take your technical skills to a new level? Would you like to help train the veterinarians of the future?

At Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences we are looking for a team-oriented, experienced Veterinary Technician who would like to help veterinary students perfect their technical skills in the first three years of our veterinary curriculum. This person would work in a team of technicians under the supervision of dedicated veterinarians to train students in all of the technical skills necessary to become a successful veterinarian.

Opportunities to Contribute

Educational Mentorship : Instruct veterinary students in proper clinical techniques, guiding and mentoring the next generation of veterinarians. Play a crucial role in their education and professional development while further investing in your own development.

Collaborative Team Environment : Work closely with a dedicated team of faculty veterinarians, residents, interns, and veterinary students. Contribute to a collaborative environment where teamwork is key to delivering outstanding veterinary care and education.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area or equivalent combination of education and experience

Four years of technical experience in a veterinary hospital or referral clinic environment

*The well-qualified candidate will also possess a certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician, an understanding of equipment used in a veterinary teaching hospital, and one year experience within the Texas A&M University System.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Work Schedule: Candidates must have the ability to work alternative shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call duty.

Essential Personnel: This position is 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 or until relieved by their direct supervisor.

What you need to do

Apply! A cover letter and resume a re strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Some Responsibilities include:

Clinical and Instructional: Provide clinical support and instruction in anesthesia, surgery, and intensive care, while maintaining accurate medical records and preparing clinical pathology samples. Educate students in various veterinary techniques, including suture, diagnostic skills, and anesthesia protocols, and effectively cross-train between large and small animal hospitals.

Supervisory: May supervise and train veterinary technical staff and students, assign emergency duty shifts, assist with job performance evaluations, and act as a liaison on personnel matters affecting morale, job efficiency, and clinical primary care of hospitalized animals.

Equipment: Ensure the availability and proper functioning of equipment for patient and student safety, maintain and operate laboratory and monitoring equipment, and manage inventory control and maintenance of hospital capital equipment.

Monitor and Record Data: Instruct and assist students in maintaining accurate patient anesthesia and medical records, ensure proper documentation and accounting of charges and controlled substances, and help organize and maintain the Clinical Skills Laboratory scheduling system.

Training and Certification: Remains current with safety classes, rabies prophylaxis, and Licensure Radiation/MRI safety Infection Control Aseptic Technique Rabies prophylaxis. Maintains certification or licensure where appropriate and demonstrates the basic skills of a Veterinary Technician III (senior level).

Maintain Service Area: Maintain a clean and organized service area by restocking supplies, sterilizing items, and ensuring infectious disease control, while performing other assigned duties as needed.

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 institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.