Veterinary Technician II

tamus; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Kingsville, TX is seeking a Veterinary Technician II to support the Pharmacy Finance Centralized team. You will participate in vivarium operations, assist veterinarians, and manage routine administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

RequiredAssociate degree in veterinary technology or related field with two years of experience; strong SOP and communication skills; basic computing and anesthesia knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in veterinary technology or related area; two years of veterinary technical experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SOPs, communication, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Vivarium duties: rounds, health reports, treat animals, maintain records.
• Admin duties: assist with animal transfers, housing, and ordering.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SOPs adherence

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Animal handling

Multitasking

Asepsis and anesthesia knowledge

Education

Associate degree in veterinary technology or related field

Two years of veterinary technical experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Technician II

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy Finance Centralized

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.55 hourly

Job Location

Kingsville, 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

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The College of Pharmacy is looking for a Veterinary Technician II to serve as a member of the Finance & Administration team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine.

What you need to know

Salary: $20.04-25.00 Commensurate based on education and experience

Schedule/Location: Full-time | Kingsville, TX

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Two years of technical experience in veterinary medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and practice all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training manuals, and Biosafety and Operation Manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow technicians, the Veterinarian, Study Director, and/or PI.
• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and billing entry.
• Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary teaching hospital.
• Strong animal handling skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively at all levels within the anesthesia service and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
• Ability to multitask and cooperate with others.
• Knowledge of high flow/low flow anesthesia.
• Familiar with injectable and inhalant anesthesia.
• Experience working with various individuals and communities.

Responsibilities

Vivarium Duties

• Assist faculty by doing daily rounds, sending out emails to investigators about the health of their animals, and treating animals.
• Perform basic care and husbandry procedures.
• Observe and report changes in temperature, air exchange rate, light/dark cycles, and humidity in the animal room environment.
• Maintain animal inventory and recordkeeping.
• Manual cage cleaning, providing food/water/enrichment.
• Change cages, feeds, and water animals according to established schedules. Ability to recognize abnormal health conditions, and overcrowding issues. Observation and recognition of subtle differences in animal behavior and appearance. Receives and implements special care and special diet for certain animals.
• Maintain the rodent health surveillance programs at Vivarium; including scheduling sentinel shipments, replacing sentinels, collecting and submitting diagnostic samples.
• Performing sanitation assessments as part of the quality assurance program.
• Oversee surgical room protocols requiring anesthesia, surgical assistance, and principal of asepsis.
• Operates large cage washing machines, autoclaves, and participates with preventive maintenance; recognizes and reports malfunctioning or unsafe equipment and conditions.
• Use high level disinfectants and detergents to accomplish cleaning.
• Maintain sanitation and disease prevention conditions. This includes sterile techniques when handling animals, cleaning and sterilizing floors, and walls.
• Cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of lab equipment.
• Knowledgeable on the types of equipment, animals, and supplies coming in to facility.

Administrative Duties

• Arranging and preparing all necessary forms for animal transfers and housing animals for shipment.
• Consults with veterinarian regarding animal health issues.
• Occasional assistance in ordering is needed to help Vivarium manager.
• Assists in storing all incoming supplies.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.