Job Information
Texas A&M University Veterinary Anesthesia Technician I - Large Animal Hospital in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Veterinary Anesthesia Technician I - Large Animal Hospital
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Vet Med-Teaching Hospital
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .
Who we are
The Texas A&M School of Ve terinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of ve terinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major ve terinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of ve terinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Ve terinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's disco ve ries into proacti ve solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we stri ve to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs . To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/
What we want
The Veterinary Anesthesia Technician I, under the supervision a senior staff member or clinician, provides clinical support to veterinarians in the delivery and instruction of primary patient care and anesthesia services.
What you need to know
Schedule: May be required to work alternate shifts, some overtime, holidays, weekends, or “on-call duty.” 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. Participates in emergency duty coverage during veterinary student absences and for holidays.
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Required Education and Experience
Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of technical experience in veterinary medicine, anesthesia, or related field
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic computer skills in word processing, spread sheets, and billing entry required
Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary teaching hospital such as anesthetic machines, fluid pumps, blood gas analyzers, oscilloscopes, defibrillators, nebulizers, and equipment preferred
Ability to communicate effectively and positively at all levels within the anesthesia service and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
General understanding of equipment used in a veterinary medical teaching hospital preferred
Strong computer background and animal handling skills preferred
Must be able to work within time constraints and in crisis situations
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to perform heavy lifting
Strong animal handling skills
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science, or a related area
Specialty training in anesthesia or related area
Certification as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetist (AVTA), or Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians (AVECCT), A.S. or B.S preferred
Responsibilities
Clinical and Instructional Duties: Assists faculty, residents, interns, and students with patient care: Assists with the instruction of professional curriculum to veterinary medical students with an emphasis on instruction of clinical techniques. Assists students in designing anesthetic protocols. Records or assists veterinary students in recording patient medical information. Assists students in inducing and maintaining anesthesia in a variety of animal species. Assists with instruction of students in venous and arterial catheterization, endotracheal intubation, and the administration of pre-medicates, induction agents, inhalant anesthetics and appropriate analgesics. Assists students and/or staff in preparing patients for surgical procedures to include intubations, proper clipping and aseptic surgical site preparation. Assists students in monitoring anesthetized patients. Assists students in proper anesthesia recovery techniques. Assists with critical and intensive nursing care or life sustaining emergency care as needed. Provides physical restraint for safe handling of multiple species of patient animals. Restrains aggressive animals under the guidance of a Veterinary Technician II or higher. Participates in active research projects.
Monitor and Record Data: Instructs and assists students in maintaining accurate and complete patient anesthesia and medical records. Ensures that all charges generated from Anesthesia Services are captured and correctly entered into the hospital information system (VMIS). Ensures that all controlled substances used in the Anesthesia Service are properly documented and accounted for. Assists with organizing and maintaining the Anesthesia Service scheduling system. Reviews anesthetic records and pharmacy slips for accuracy and completeness. Records or assists students in recording the patient’s physiological data and all medications given on Anesthesia records.
On Call and Emergency Duty: Participates in primary and back-up emergency Anesthesia call in the large animal hospitals on a regular basis.
Equipment: Ensures that the proper equipment is available to facilitate patient safety as instructed. Assists with maintenance and operation of point of care laboratory equipment, monitors and ventilators. Assists with maintenance and operation of patient monitoring equipment. Arranges for Anesthesia Service equipment maintenance when necessary.
Small Animal Patient Care: Provide clinical instruction, patient care; assist with patient monitoring and recording data for Small Animal Anesthesia.
Other: Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Texas A&M Uni ve rsity ?
We are a prestigious uni ve rsity with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major uni ve rsity, such as sporting and cultural e ve nts, 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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Deve lopment: All employees ha ve access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well , (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications recei ve d by Texas A&M Uni ve rsity must either ha ve 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.