Texas A&M University
Veterinary Technician II/III
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States, 77840
**Job Title**Veterinary Technician II/III**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**At
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*** **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 also possess*** Experience involving student instruction and/or mentorship* Experience teaching or in a learning environment* Experience in a managerial role and/or lead tech role* Experience in a veterinary medical hospital setting* Graduate of an AVMA approved veterinary technician program* Certification as a Licensed Veterinary Technician* Certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, or Emergency / Critical Care* Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary hospital**What you need to know****Work Schedule/Location:** Located at the College of Veterinary Medicine in College Station, TX, this position has a typical schedule of Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.**Salary:** Compensation and classification are based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process. Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. * Veterinary Technician II: starting at $20.04/hour* Veterinary Technician III: starting at $21.33/hour**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 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.* **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 II.* **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.We are a prestigious university with strong traditions,
, 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 leasteach month* Automatic 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* for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee* a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesInstructions 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.
The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.
From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!
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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*** **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 also possess*** Experience involving student instruction and/or mentorship* Experience teaching or in a learning environment* Experience in a managerial role and/or lead tech role* Experience in a veterinary medical hospital setting* Graduate of an AVMA approved veterinary technician program* Certification as a Licensed Veterinary Technician* Certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, or Emergency / Critical Care* Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary hospital**What you need to know****Work Schedule/Location:** Located at the College of Veterinary Medicine in College Station, TX, this position has a typical schedule of Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.**Salary:** Compensation and classification are based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process. Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. * Veterinary Technician II: starting at $20.04/hour* Veterinary Technician III: starting at $21.33/hour**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 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.* **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 II.* **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.We are a prestigious university with strong traditions,
, 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 leasteach month* Automatic 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* for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee* a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesInstructions 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.
The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.
From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr