Veterinary Technician I - Large Animal ICU

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Veterinary Technician I for the Large Animal ICU. This role involves assisting in the treatment of large animals, providing patient care, and supporting veterinary education. Join a dedicated team at a prestigious institution and make a difference in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave and vacation

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a large animal veterinary hospital.
• General understanding of veterinary medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors medical condition of critical patients.
• Instructs students in proper clinical techniques.
• Records medications and performs laboratory tests.

Skills

Veterinary Technology

Animal Science

Biomedical Science

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology

Degree in veterinary technology

Job description

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Veterinary Technician I - Large Animal ICU

Apply locations College Station, TX time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-083807

Job Title

Veterinary Technician I - Large Animal ICU

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

$19.11 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Are you a dedicated veterinary technician with a passion for large animals? We're seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician I to join our team in the Large Animal ICU.In this role, you'll assist the professional staff in the treatment of animals admitted to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and help to maintain a sanitary and functionally well-organized service. Join us at the Texas A&M Large Animal Teaching Hospital and make a difference in the lives of animals and the future of veterinary medicine!

Opportunities to Contribute

• Hands-On Experience:Assist in clinical support, gaining valuable experience in a veterinary teaching hospital.

• Collaborative Environment:Work alongside experienced clinicians and technicians, contributing to the education of future veterinary professionals.

• Impactful Work:Play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our large animal patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• General understanding of equipment used in a veterinary medical teaching hospital

The well-qualified candidate will also possess

• Degree in veterinary technology

• Equine and Food Animal experience

• 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

What you need to know

Salary: Starting at $19.11/hour.

Schedule: This position provides weekday, weekend, and holiday on-call technical support as needed, and may require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends or “on-call” duty.

Please Note: 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.

What you need to do

Apply! A cover letter and resume a re strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

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.

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

• General Duties:Maintains inventory and replenishes stock. Performs service and maintenance of equipment. Ability to be in on call status.

• Training and Certification:Remains current with various requires TAMU and department specific training courses. Maintains current rabies prophylaxis. Maintains certification or licensure where appropriate.

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.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learnin g training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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

Instructions 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.

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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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