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Job Title

Veterinary Technician - All Levels

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Join our team at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (https://vethospital.tamu.edu/) and be a powerful force for good! We're seeking Veterinary Technicians of all levels to join our teams in both the Small Animal and Large Animal Hospital in many of our specialty service areas, including ICU, Anesthesia, Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Dermatology, and more!

In this role, you'll assist the professional staff in the treatment of animal patients admitted to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and the training of veterinary students. Join us 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 veterinarians 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 animal patients.

Minimum Required Qualifications

+ Veterinary Technician Assistant: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience AND two years of related experience.

+ Veterinary Technician I: Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science, a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ 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.

+ Veterinary Technician IV: Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science, a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience AND six years of technical experience in veterinary medicine.

*Requirements may vary slightly based on specialty service area.

What you need to know

Schedule: Various shifts available, including day, night, weekend, and flex/rotating. Positions may require flexibility to work alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, and/or 'on-call duty'. Please Note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc.

Salary: Compensation and classification are based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process. Compensation may vary based on specialty service.

+ Veterinary Technician Assistant: starting at $16.35/hour

+ Veterinary Technician I: starting at $19.11/hour

+ Veterinary Technician II: starting at $20.04/hour

+ Veterinary Technician III: starting at $21.33/hour

+ Veterinary Technician IV: starting at $53,239.68 annually

*See below for additional benefits that add to overall compensation.

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 of the Responsibilities Include:

+ Patient Care and Clinical Support: Assist in the care, treatment, and monitoring of animal patients. Administer medications, fluids, and emergency/life-sustaining care as directed. Collect and document patient medical histories and clinical observations. Support diagnostic evaluations and pain assessments.

+ Technical and Diagnostic Procedures: Perform or assist with laboratory tests and sample collection (blood, urine, tissue). Operate and maintain medical and monitoring equipment. Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery processes. Ensure accurate documentation of procedures and treatments.

+ Instruction and Mentorship: Instruct and guide veterinary students, interns, and residents in clinical techniques. Provide mentorship to junior staff and assist in training efforts. Support clinical teaching and research activities, including data collection and recordkeeping.

+ Equipment and Facility Maintenance: Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and clinical areas. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of medical equipment. Ensure compliance with sanitation and infection control protocols.

+ Inventory and Supply Management: Monitor and replenish medical supplies, drugs, and equipment. Maintain inventory control and ensure proper storage and labeling. Coordinate with pharmacy and central supply for restocking.

+ Administrative and Compliance Duties: Maintain accurate and complete medical records and billing entries. Ensure adherence to hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Participate in accreditation, inspection, and compliance activities.

Why Texas A&M University?

As a veterinary technician at Texas A&M, you will play an important role in:

+ Improving lives through exceptional veterinary education, patient care, service and discovery

+ Utilizing the latest advancements in technology

+ Delivering cutting-edge medical and surgical care

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) , 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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insuranc e (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least   eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well , (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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.