Veterinary Technician Assistant - Sa Icu

Job Title

Agency

Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

Job Location

Job Type

Here is a glimpse of the job

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) provides the highest standard of total veterinary care for your beloved animal patients. The Veterinary Technician Assistant will provide support to clinicians, residents, and interns by assisting with patient care admitted to the hospital. This position will provide physical restraint for safe handling of patients, perform and/or assist with laboratory collection, record patient data, monitor clinical status, clean and disinfect cages, and assist in providing life sustaining emergency care for the Small Animal ICU. Successful candidates will have a desire to learn new skills and demonstrate their ability to work in an inclusive team environment. The veterinary field is always evolving, and this position allows you to further develop and advance your skills.

The VMTH offers additional incentives for our veterinary technician assistant staff to balance their careers, family, and pets. The VMTH provides a generous cellphone allowance, opportunities for continuing education at the local, state, and national level, scrubs, discounted pet care, and much more. Shift differential pay is available for eligible shifts. There is opportunity for career ladder advancement as well as opportunity for licensed veterinary technicians to work towards specialty certification. The Blinn Veterinary Technology Program is housed in the same building as the VMTH. There are flexible work schedules for evening, overnight and weekend shifts in some service areas of the VMTH.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for an entry level include: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of experience in animal husbandry.

Preferred qualifications: Relevant training on animal care / husbandry. Two or more years of experience in a small animal veterinary hospital, referral clinic or specialty hospital environment. Certified Veterinary Assistant.

What you need to do

Apply! Submitting a cover letter and resume attached to the application will assist us in our review. You may attach the files during the application process.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $16.35 - $17.99

Work Schedule: The position is part time and candidates must have the ability to work alternative shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call duty.

Other Requirements and Factors: Must have the ability to work around animals, hay, or dust. Ability to move heavy loads.

Essential Personnel: This position is 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 or until relieved by their direct supervisor.

COVID-19 information: Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website. For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website.

As a Healthcare facility, The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital COVID-19 guidelines may vary from those located on the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ website.

Why Texas A&M University?

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Benefits of working at Texas A&M University

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.

In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.