Veterinary Technician I

tamus; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Veterinary Technician I in College Station, TX. The role supports veterinary clinical trials, regulatory documentation, and biobanking operations within the Vet Med Small Animal Medicine & Surgery department. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential.

The position requires an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or related field, with no prior experience required. Strong organizational and communication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Veterinary Technology.
• No previous experience required.
• Strong multitasking and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with veterinary clinical trials administration and patient handling.
• Maintain accurate medical records and coordinate with research teams.
• Support regulatory documents and study data collection.
• Assist biobanking operations and sample processing.

Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication in English

Education

Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology

AVMA-accredited program or RVT license

Tools

EMR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

Proposed Minimum Salary

$19.11 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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 our core values which 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 Small Animal Veterinary Technician I, under the supervision of the Assistant Director of the Office of Veterinary Clinical Investigation (OVCI), will assist the lead veterinary clinical trials technician in the successful administration and management of veterinary clinical trials. The position will also include assisting with the OVCI's biobanking operations.

What you need to know

Salary: Starting at $19.11 Commensurate based on education and experience

Schedule/Location: Full-time | Mon-Fri | 8am-5pm | College Station, TX

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology, Biomedical Science, Animal Science or a related area, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of small animal technical experience in a veterinary medicine setting with confident skills to collect biological samples such as blood and urine from cats and dogs.
• Strong proficiency with electronic medical record systems (EMR) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Graduation from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program and/or current licensure as a Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT).
• Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology, Biomedical Science, Animal Science, or a related area.
• Two to five years' experience working in a small animal hospital or in a fast-paced veterinary teaching hospital with various specialty services.
• Prior experience or knowledge of veterinary clinical trial coordination/administration and previous experience working in a laboratory setting with basic laboratory skills or specimen processing and storage skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English.
• Must be an effective communicator and very detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Veterinary Clinical Trial Administration

Assists with all duties needed to successfully run a veterinary clinical trial. This can include recruitment and follow-up, client education, obtaining client consent, scheduling visits, patient handling, assisting with the collection of biological samples such as blood/urine and the processing of those samples, patient monitoring, and administration of study drugs and placebo medications via IM, IV, PO, Sub-Q.

Maintains complete and accurate medical records and excellent communication with large, multidisciplinary research teams.

Administrative Support

Assists with preparing regulatory documents, such as animal care and using protocols and client consent documents.

Assists in designing study data collection forms, creating study budgets, data entry, prepare and maintain study binders, using social media for patient recruiting, tracking study compliance, and providing detailed record keeping.

Performs various administrative tasks such as the ordering and maintenance of supplies and shipping samples.

Veterinary Biobank Technical Duties

Assists the lead clinical trials technician and biobanking student assistant with collection of biological samples from client-owned patients.

Obtains client consent.

Maintains detailed and accurate records, ensuring compliance, and following laboratory and standard operating procedure (SOP) protocols for proper sample processing, storage, and shipment.

Establishes and updates working SOPs for sample collection and processing, maintenance of laboratory equipment, and basic knowledge of laboratory safety and compliance.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

Duties may involve sitting for extended periods of time.

May involve standing and walking for extended periods on the clinic floor, laboratory areas or move