Veterinary Technician I - Large Animal Care & Teaching

Texas A&M University

College Station (TX)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 31,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays 12–15 days

Sick leave

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences seeks a Veterinary Technician I to support clinical and teaching programs. Under supervision, you will assist veterinarians, prepare facilities, handle animals, and perform routine health tasks in a busy veterinary teaching hospital.

Minimum education is an associate degree with preferred large-animal experience and LVT certification.

Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent in veterinary technology or related field.
2 years of large animal experience preferred; LVT certification.
Familiarity with biosafety procedures and veterinary lab equipment.
Computer skills in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Maintain animal care facilities and assist faculty veterinarians in clinical services and teaching.
Screen newly arrived animals and monitor health and behavior.
Prepare pens, barns and equipment for procedures and arrivals.
Sterilize instruments and operate anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
Collect blood and administer vaccines under supervision.
Assist in vaccination, de-worming and routine health tasks.
Support research and teaching herd management with meticulous record-keeping.