Veterinary Technician III - Blood Bank Technician

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a skilled veterinary technician ready for a new challenge and the chance to grow in transfusion medicine? Join the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and support our growing Blood Bank program as a Blood Bank Technician. We’re looking for a highly organized technician who enjoys owning a process, has strong attention to detail, and is comfortable with documentation and inventory. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills, adapts to evolving processes, and is excited to become a subject matter expert in transfusion medicine. Prior blood bank experience is preferred but not required. You’ll begin by supporting Critical Care while learning Blood Bank operations, then transition into a more focused role as your skills and the program continue to grow.

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.
• 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.
• Computer skills in word processing and data entry.

Nice To Haves

• Prior blood bank experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in blood banking operations in a veterinary medical setting.
• Six years’ experience in a veterinary medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Help grow and sustain a Blood Bank program through donor recruitment, management, and ongoing engagement.
• Own the full blood product lifecycle, including collection, processing, inventory oversight, and distribution to clinical services.
• Support program quality and advancement through compliance, data tracking, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
• 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