Veterinary Technician I

Baylor College of Medicine; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine seeks an entry-level veterinary technician to assist with the health and welfare of laboratory animals. Responsibilities include daily rounds, treatments, and maintaining health records under veterinary guidance.

The role requires an Associate's degree in a related field, ALAT certification within one year of hire, and potential collaboration with investigators. Onsite work in Houston, TX with standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• ALAT Certification by AALAS required within one year of hire.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to all animals at BCM.
• Perform daily health checks and treatments under veterinarians.
• Maintain health and treatment records (written and electronic).
• Assist with anesthesia, injections, and post-operative care as directed by veterinarians.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain equipment in good working order.

Skills

Animal care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in related field

ALAT certification (AALAS)

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

Record keeping systems

Job description

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $39,150 - $46,059

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine provides for the care, health and well-being of all research animals used in the pursuit of scientific achievement and excellence at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality veterinary and animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals.

Participates in all aspects of the health and welfare of laboratory animals, including daily monitoring and treatment, maintaining accurate health records, and providing requested technical services that includes inducing and monitoring anesthesia for multiple species.

Job Duties

• Provides veterinary care to all animals at BCM.
• Performs daily observational rounds, health checks, and treatments on animal patients, under the guidance of veterinarians.
• Maintains these observations in both written and electronic animal records.
• Responsible for maintaining daily treatment records as well as, anesthetic records, post-operative records, drug logs, and inventory records.
• Provides research support to investigators, which can include injections, blood collections, anesthesia support, post-operative care, and treatment as directed by veterinarian.
• Cleans, prepares, packs, and sterilizes surgical instruments/equipment.
• Maintains veterinary technical equipment such as gas anesthesia machines, and digital radiography in proper working order.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field. Two years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• No experience required.
• Certified Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). Certification must be obtained within one year of hire or promotion.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
  

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.