Veterinary Technician II/III at Texas A&M University System

College Station, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

21.33

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Support, Instruction, Anesthesia, Surgery, Intensive Care, Medical Records, Clinical Pathology, Suture Techniques, Diagnostic Skills, Equipment Maintenance, Inventory Control, Controlled Substances Documentation, Infection Control, Aseptic Technique, Rabies Prophylaxis, Licensure Maintenance

Industry

Education Management

Description

Job TitleVeterinary Technician II/III Agency Texas A&M University Department Dean Of Veterinary Medicine Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Glimpse of the Job Are you looking to take your technical skills to a new level? Would you like to help train the veterinarians of the future? At Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences we are looking for a team-oriented, experienced Veterinary Technician who would like to help veterinary students perfect their technical skills in the first three years of our veterinary curriculum. This person would work in a team of technicians under the supervision of dedicated veterinarians to train students in all of the technical skills necessary to become a successful veterinarian. Opportunities to Contribute Educational Mentorship: Instruct veterinary students in proper clinical techniques, guiding and mentoring the next generation of veterinarians. Play a crucial role in their education and professional development while further investing in your own development. Collaborative Team Environment: Work closely with a dedicated team of faculty veterinarians, residents, interns, and veterinary students. Contribute to a collaborative environment where teamwork is key to delivering outstanding veterinary care and education. Minimum Qualifications Veterinary Technician II: Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science, a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience AND two years of technical experience in veterinary medicine Veterinary Technician III: Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science, a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience AND four years of technical experience in veterinary medicine The well-qualified candidate will also possess Experience involving student instruction and/or mentorship Experience teaching or in a learning environment Experience in a managerial role and/or lead tech role Experience in a veterinary medical hospital setting Graduate of an AVMA approved veterinary technician program Certification as a Licensed Veterinary Technician Certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, or Emergency / Critical Care Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary hospital What you need to know Work Schedule/Location: Located at the College of Veterinary Medicine in College Station, TX, this position has a typical schedule of Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Salary: Compensation and classification are based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process. Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. Veterinary Technician II: starting at $20.04/hour Veterinary Technician III: starting at $21.33/hour What you need to do Apply! A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. Some Responsibilities include: Clinical and Instructional: Provide clinical support and instruction in anesthesia, surgery, and intensive care, while maintaining accurate medical records and preparing clinical pathology samples. Educate students in various veterinary techniques, including suture, diagnostic skills, and anesthesia protocols, and effectively cross-train between large and small animal hospitals. Equipment: Ensure the availability and proper functioning of equipment for patient and student safety, maintain and operate laboratory and monitoring equipment, and manage inventory control and maintenance of hospital capital equipment. Monitor and Record Data: Instruct and assist students in maintaining accurate patient anesthesia and medical records, ensure proper documentation and accounting of charges and controlled substances, and help organize and maintain the Clinical Skills Laboratory scheduling system. Training and Certification: Remains current with safety classes, rabies prophylaxis, and Licensure Radiation/MRI safety Infection Control Aseptic Technique Rabies prophylaxis. Maintains certification or licensure where appropriate and demonstrates the basic skills of a Veterinary Technician II. Maintain Service Area: Maintain a clean and organized service area by restocking supplies, sterilizing items, and ensuring infectious disease control, while performing other assigned duties as needed. 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 Learning 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. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Responsibilities

This role involves providing clinical support and instruction to veterinary students in areas like anesthesia, surgery, and intensive care, while ensuring accurate record-keeping and sample preparation. Responsibilities also include educating students on various veterinary techniques, managing equipment functionality and inventory, and maintaining organized service areas.