Veterinary Technician III - Blood Bank Technician

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the growing Blood Bank program at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable with documentation and inventory, and possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills. This position offers an opportunity to become a subject matter expert in transfusion medicine. Initially, the role will support Critical Care while learning Blood Bank operations, with a transition to a more focused Blood Bank role as skills and the program develop.

Requirements

• Associate degrees in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years technical experience in a veterinary hospital or referral clinic environment.
• Computer skills in word processing and data entry.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in blood banking operations in a veterinary medical setting.
• Six years’ experience in a veterinary medical setting.
• Licensed as a Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialty.
• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area.
• General understanding of/working knowledge of equipment used with a veterinary teaching hospital, including in areas of specialization.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to provide exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and onboard blood donors in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Coordinate donor scheduling and follow-up to maintain appropriate donation intervals.
• Maintain accurate donor records, including eligibility, screening, and donation history.
• Communicate with donor owners regarding appointments, results, and program participation.
• Support donor retention initiatives and incentive programs.
• Perform whole blood and component collections following established standards.
• Monitor donor health and safety before, during, and after collections.
• Process blood products for clinical use, including labeling and preparation.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of blood products.
• Monitor blood product inventory levels and expiration dates.
• Coordinate internal distribution of blood products to clinical services.
• Minimize waste through proactive inventory management.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with recall readiness and traceability processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to donor screening, collections, and product use.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Support data tracking and reporting related to donor growth, utilization, and wastage.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to support transfusion-related care.
• Provide clinical and operational support to the Critical Care service during the initial Blood Bank growth, including assistance with patient care, treatments, and workflow needs as appropriate.
• Assist with education of staff, students, or trainees regarding donor programs and transfusion medicine.
• Contribute to program development initiatives and operational planning discussions.

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
• 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree