Job Title
Veterinary Technician IAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vice Pres For ResearchProposed Minimum Salary
$19.00 hourlyJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Who We Are
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/.
What We Want
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 large animal patients using fear‑free 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.
What You Need To Know
Salary: $19.00/hourly
Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Other Requirements and Factors: This role works to cover shifts, or take emergency call, on evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance
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.
Equipment and Inventory Management
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.
Patient Care and Monitoring
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.
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures
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.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science, a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic computer skills
Demonstrates knowledge of medical math
Ability to work with large animals such as swine, sheep, goats, calves, and dogs.
Able to appropriately handle and restrain large animal patients with methods that is fear free.
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.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Additional Information
Machines and Equipment:
Fluid infusion pumps & syringe pumps
Oxygen equipment & anesthetic machines
Laboratory equipment (NOVA, centrifuge, etc.)
Monitoring equipment (ECG, Doppler, etc.)
Resuscitation equipment
Stat lab equipment trouble shooting and maintenance:
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 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
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
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.