Veterinary Technician - Multiple Levels and Departments

About the role

Join our team at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and be a powerful force for good! We're seeking Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our teams across the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 AND two years of technical experience in veterinary medicine.
• 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.

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 AND two years of technical experience in veterinary medicine.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Up to 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.

Pay

• 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

Schedule

• Variety of shifts available, including day, night, weekend, and flex/rotating.
• Positions may require flexibility to work alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, and/or 'on-call duty'.