Only for Evergreen - Veterinary Technician II/III - Primary

Job Title

Only for Evergreen - Veterinary Technician II/III - Primary

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dean Of Veterinary Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

$20.04 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

This is an administrative position used for recruiting purposes that will never be filled.

Job Description Summary

The Veterinary Technician II, under general supervision, is responsible to provide support to veterinarians in the instruction of clinical skills, which include primary patient care, basic surgery, diagnostic techniques and anesthesia with an emphasis on clinical techniques. Oversees the maintenance of the physical area within the clinical skills laboratory.

Qualifications

Required Education:

Associate’s degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Required Experience:

Two years of technical experience in veterinary medicine.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

None.

Preferred Education:

Graduate of an AVMA approved veterinary technician program.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience involving student instruction and/or mentorship

• Experience teaching or in a learning environment

• Experience in a managerial role and/or lead tech role

• Experience in a veterinary medical hospital setting

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

Certification as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, or Emergency / Critical Care.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Computer skills in word processing, spread sheets, and data entry. Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary hospital such as anesthetic machines, fluid pumps, blood gas analyzers, oscilloscopes, defibrillators, nebulizers, endoscopic equipment.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of 3D printers and resin printers.

Job Responsibilities

40%: CLINICAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL

Provides intense clinical support to faculty veterinarians in the delivery and instruction of anesthesia, surgery, primary and intensive care, and zoonotic disease control, and various clinical skills used in the 1st- 3rd year's curriculum including administration of medications, maintenance of complete and accurate medical records, and collection, preparation and submission of clinical pathology samples. Collects patient medical history. Performs or assists in patient medical evaluation. Assists in instruction and induction of general procedures preparatory to surgery, fluids administration, and replacement therapy. Performs critical and intensive nursing care or life sustaining emergency care as needed. Provides physical restraint for safe handling of multiple species of patient animals. Ability to work with large and small animal hospitals. Instructs students in basic suture and surgical technique, including aseptic technique. Instructs students in instrument handling and simple suture patterns and ligation techniques. Instructs students in preparing patients for surgical procedures. Instructs students in basic diagnostic skills associated with specific areas of interest including but not limited to: ultrasound, radiology, dermatology, clinical pathology and routine health screening. Instructs students in preparing patients for diagnostic procedures. Instructs and assists students’ in designing anesthetic protocols. Responsible for teaching and training technician rounds and clinical techniques. Performs or assists veterinary students in recording patient medical information. Instructs and assists students in inducing and maintaining anesthesia in a variety of animal species. Performs and instructs students in venous and arterial catheterization, endotracheal intubation, and the administration of pre-medication, induction agents, inhalant anesthetics and appropriate analgesics. Assists students and/or staff in preparing patients for surgical procedures to include intubations, proper clipping, and aseptic surgical site preparation. Instructs and assists students in monitoring anesthetized patients. Instructs and assists students in proper anesthesia recovery techniques. Performs critical and intensive nursing care or life sustaining emergency care as needed. Provides physical restraint for safe handling of multiple species of patient animals. 

20%: MONITOR AND RECORD DATA

Instructs and assists students in maintaining accurate and complete patient anesthesia and medical records. Ensures that all student testing material is stored within regulation and University guideline. Ensures that all controlled substances used in the Clinical Skills Laboratory are properly documented and accounted for. Assists with organizing and maintaining the Clinical Skills Laboratory scheduling system. Reviews student records and pharmacy slips for accuracy and completeness. Instructs students in recording the patient’s physiological data and all medications given on medical records.

20%: EQUIPMENT

Ensures that the proper equipment is available to facilitate patient and student safety. Maintains and operates point of care laboratory equipment. Maintains and operates patient monitoring equipment. Maintains accountability for inventory control of capital equipment within the service area and assumes responsibility for performing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance checks on hospital capital equipment items. Arranges for Clinical Skills Laboratory equipment maintenance when necessary to include endoscopes, microscopes, desktop computers, 3D printers, liquid resin printers, and various custom teaching models.

10%: MAINTAIN SERVICE AREA

Maintains a sanitary and well-organized service area. Restocks supplies, drugs, and solutions. Cleans and repackages items for sterilization specific to the service area. Provides infectious disease control and sanitation activities to ensure a consistently clean working environment.

5%: TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Remains current with safety classes, rabies prophylaxis, and Licensure Radiation/MRI safety, Infection Control, and Aseptic Technique Rabies prophylaxis. Maintains certification or licensure where appropriate. Demonstrates the basic skills of a Veterinary Technician I and II. Other duties as assigned.

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.