Veterinary Technician I

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

2d•$19

About The Position

The Division of Research supports one of the largest research universities in the United States and is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas A&M’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/ . We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Technician I to join our team, where you will assist in the treatment of animals, support professional veterinary staff, and help maintain a clean, well‑organized, and efficient service environment. The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of education and experience—and brings basic computer skills, a solid understanding of medical math, and the ability to safely and humanely handle feline and canine patients using fear‑free and feline‑friendly methods. Success in this role requires strong professional communication skills within a veterinary medical teaching setting, along with the ability to plan, organize, and collaborate effectively while contributing to a positive and patient‑centered care environment.

Requirements

Associate's degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science, a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No experience required.
Basic computer skills
Demonstrates knowledge of medical math
Able to appropriately handle and restrain feline and canine patients with methods that are both fear free and/or feline friendly.
Ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and positively with all individuals in a veterinary medical teaching hospital setting.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

Administers anesthetics, maintains anesthesia, and accurately calculates drug doses.
Performs perioperative monitoring and care, including intubation of patient animals, aseptic preparation of patient, monitoring their physiologic status during anesthesia, recovery of anesthetized patient.
Maintains accurate anesthesia records and accounting of inventory use.
Maintains a supply inventory and replenishes stock within the assigned service.
Performs maintenance service checks and minor repairs to assigned equipment.
Maintains equipment within the service area to include all assigned assets.
Prepares and maintains surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and surgical suites for aseptic surgical procedures.
Assist with administration of patient medication and diet as prescribed.
Assists professional staff to perform critical and intensive nursing care or life-sustaining emergency care as needed.
Performs pain score assessments.
Provide skilled assistance to research personnel in proper handling of animals and research methodologies.
Performs or assists with the collection of patient’s blood, urine, and tissues and ensures the proper submission procedure.
Performs laboratory tests
Assists staff, clinicians, and students with laboratory sample collection.

Benefits

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