Veterinary Technician Assistant - Small Animal Anesthesia

Job Title

Veterinary Technician Assistant - Small Animal Anesthesia

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.35 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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 

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital and the Large Animal Hospital, both of which are dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians.    

What we want  

Join our team at the Small Animal Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital as a Veterinary Technician Assistant in the Anesthesia department! The Veterinary Technician Assistant provides technical support in the Anesthesia Department, maintains safety protocols when handling animals, maintains a high standard of patient care, keeps all anesthesia areas clean, assists the other veterinary technicians and doctors as requested.

What you need to know

Salary: Starting at $16.35/hour.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. 

On-Call Coverage: May be required to working alternate shifts, some overtime, holidays, weekends, or on-call duty. Participates in emergency duty coverage during veterinary student absences and for holidays. While taking call, the technician will need to respond within 30 minutes of an emergency call to report to duty.

Please note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two years of experience in a medical or veterinary setting

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and billing entry through electronic medical record

• Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary teaching hospital such as but not limited to: anesthesia machines, fluid pumps, multi-parameter monitoring equipment,