Veterinary Technician II

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is seeking a Veterinary Technician II to monitor animal health, assist veterinarians, and provide daily care for livestock at the PVAMU farm. The role requires an associate degree in veterinary technology or related field and at least two years of clinical experience with large animals.

The position supports research projects and student engagement. Facilities require maintaining sanitary conditions, managing medications, and recording data in the electronic medical

Qualifications

• 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, including clinical mixed or large animal care.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and billing entry.

Responsibilities

• Daily observation and documentation of farm animals, assisting with examinations and procedures, maintaining the electronic medical record, and preparing animals for surgical procedures.
• Obtain weights and vital signs, document patient history, and maintain inventory and clean, stocked treatment areas.
• Participate in research projects and assist in training staff and engaging with students, ranchers, and other customers.

Skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or related field

Tools

Anesthetic machines

Ultrasound

Hematology equipment

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Technician II

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.84 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Veterinary Technician II, under general supervision, monitorsanimal health, administers treatments and assists theveterinarian/professional staff as part of the daily care ofanimals maintained at the PVAMU farm. Provides assistance as neededto the professional staff and maintains a sanitary and functionallywell-organized service within the animal treatment and veterinarysupply areas associated with the PVAMU farm.

This position may pay more than the salary listed abovedepending on the qualifications and experience of the selectedcandidate.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds.Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant orrestricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Daily observation and documentation of PVAMU farm animals toidentify current or potential health issues. Perform and reportresults of examinations such as body weight, temperature, pules,respirations and body condition score to the professional staff asappropriate. Assist veterinarian/professional staff with clinicalcases (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia,taking direct supervision from the veterinarian; perform patientrestraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle anddispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian, andmaintain the electronic medical record; provide in-hospitaltreatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oralmedications as well as intravenous fluid therapy; keep patientsclean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed byveterinarian), and safely walk patients when necessary; preparepatients for surgical procedures, safely support induction andmonitoring of anesthetized patients including checking andrecording vital parameters (under direction of the veterinarian),monitor patients during recovery.
  
  
• Obtain weight and vital signs for the patient (temperature,pulse, respirations, pain score, body condition score), and recordall in the electronic medical record, begin documentation of thepatient visit in the electronic medical record by documenting athorough patient history; keep Pharmacy and surgery roomenvironment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environmentbased on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenanceschedule.; Schedule activities, relay test results to doctor,maintain and update inventory as well as patient records, Keeppharmacy, treatment and surgery areas properly stocked for dailyactivities.
  
  
• Participate in research projects that include preparation ofanimals (body condition score, estrous synchronization, semencollection and processing, artificial insemination); Participate inthe training of new staff members and general dissemination ofknowledge as required; participation in the extension andeducational programs for students, ranchers, and othercustomers.
  
  
• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities,committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science,animal science or a related area, or any equivalent combination ofrelevant education and experience.
  
  
• Two years of technical experience in veterinary medicine. Atleast 2 years of clinical mixed or large animal veterinary medicalexperience.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
  
  
• Computer skills in word processing, spread sheets, and billingentry.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four years of previous experience working in a veterinarypractice.
  
  
• Must possess exemplary interpersonal skills and be able to workin physically-demanding environments around animals, dust or hay.Must show leadership, be self-motivated, able to multi-task, takeinitiative and actively contribute to the effective veterinary careof livestock.
  
  
• Must be able to regularly lift heavy loads (~50lbs), and befamiliar with cattle and goat behavior, common and proper methodsof food animal handling and restraint (particularly, caprine andbovine), and proper medication injection sites.
  
  
• General understanding of methods and equipment used, such asBody Condition Scoring, anesthetic machines, fluid pumps,ultrasound or hematology equipment, and provide quality customerservice to internal customers.
  
  
• Veterinary Technician Diploma with an active license at theTexas Board of Veterinary Medical Examination.
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Willing and able to work alternate shifts, holidays, weekends,or on-call duty, sometimes with little advanced notice.
  
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled
  
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachmentbox labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on theapplication. Multiple attachments may be included in the“Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed beloware considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  
  

• Cover Letter
  
  

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on orbefore the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicantinquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed,HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual hasapplied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments"section must be attached to the application prior to the jobclosing date indicated to ensure full consideration for theapplication submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resourceon or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 [e-mail] should you need assistance with the onlineapplication process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to acriminal history investigation, and employment is contingent uponthe institution’s verification of credentials and/or otherinformation required by the institution’s procedures, including thecompletion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.