Veterinary Technician I

1 month ago


College Station, United States Texas A&M Health Full time

Job 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 ourwhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

Who we are 

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital and the Large Animal Hospital both of which are dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians. 

What we want

The Veterinary Technician I assists in the treatment of animals admitted to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital under the supervision of a professional staff member or Veterinary Technician II or higher. You will provide assistance to the professional staff and helps to maintain a sanitary and functionally well-organized service within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

What you need to know

Other Requirements or Other Factors - Ability to lift or move heavy loads. No inhibiting allergies to animals, hay or dust. Provides quality customer service to internal and external customers. 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.

Required Education:

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic computer skills. General understanding of equipment used in a veterinary medical teaching hospital preferred

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Experience:

Equine and Food Animal experience

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

Degree in veterinary technology

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

One year of technical experience in a large animal veterinary hospital, referral clinic or specialty hospital environment

Specialty training in large animal medicine and / or emergency care

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Texas, or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

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.

General duties  - Maintains inventory and replenishes stock. Performs service and maintenance of equipment. Ability to be in on call status.

Teaching  - Instructs, guides, and supervises students in proper clinical techniques to support patient care. May assist in various continuing education seminars or skill labs.

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?   

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. 

, with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

of annual paid holidays 

Up to and at least each month

Automatically enrollment in the 

Health and Wellness:

Professional Development: All employees have access to freetraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

forcompleting a degree while a Texas A&M employee

a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees



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