Veterinary Technician Iii - College Station, United States - Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University

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College Station, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title
Veterinary Technician III

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
Dean Of Veterinary Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

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.

Who we are

What we want

The Veterinary Technician III 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, specifically anesthesia and surgery related techniques.

May serve as senior technician or the intermediate supervisor to veterinary technical staff within the clinical skills service group. Oversees the maintenance of the physical area within the clinical skills laboratory.

What you need to know
Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

Required Education:

Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience:

Four years of technical experience in a veterinary hospital or referral clinic environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry.
Ability to manage time wisely and prioritize duties and cases.
Working knowledge of equipment used in a veterinary teaching hospital.
Thorough knowledge of equipment used in area of specialization, such as anesthetic machines, fluid pumps, Multi

- parameter monitoring equipment, ventilators, blood gas analyzers, CO2 monitors, defibrillators, and other equipment required for anesthetic management of veterinary patients.

Knowledge of basic surgical instruments, aseptic technique, basic diagnostic techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively and positively at all levels within the clinical skills laboratory and the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital.
Must be able to work within time constraints and in crisis situations.
Mastery of Technical Skills Level III. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education:

Specialty training in anesthesia, surgery or related area.

Preferred Experience:

Specialty training in anesthesia, surgery or related area.
Two years relevant experience within the Texas A&M University System.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced technical ability and strong knowledge of anesthesia, basic surgical instruments and procedures and basic diagnostic equipment and procedures.
Advanced ability and strong knowledge of patient evaluation including basic physical examination and patient monitoring in both routine and emergency presentations.

Responsibilities
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CLINICAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL:Provides clinical support to faculty veterinarians in the delivery and instruction of anesthesia, surgery, primary and intensive care, and zoonotic disease control, 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. Effectively cross trains between 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-medicants, induction agents, inhalant anesthetics and appro