Veterinary Technician I

Job Title

Veterinary Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vice Pres For Research

Proposed Minimum Salary

$19.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job 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 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.

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

• 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.

 

Additional Information

Machines and Equipment:

• Fluid infusion pumps & syringe pumps: 4 hours

• Oxygen equipment & anesthetic machines: 4 hours

• Laboratory equipment (NOVA, centrifuge, etc.): 2 hours

• Monitoring equipment (ECG, Doppler, etc.): 4 hours Computer: 4 hours

• Resuscitation equipment: 4 hours

• Stat lab equipment trouble shooting and maintenance: 2 hours

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.