Job Title Veterinary Technician Assistant - SA ICU 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 Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital (http://vethospital.tamu.edu/small) and the Large Animal Hospital (http://vethospital.tamu.edu/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 The Veterinary Technician Assistant assists the veterinary technicians in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) performing a variety of basic functions of limited complexity. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended . Other Factors: 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 or until relieved by the direct supervisor. Required Education and Experience + High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience + Two years of related experience in animal care Preferred Qualifications + Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) + Experience in animal handling and animal care Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Basic computer skills + Ability to work well with others + No inhibiting allergies to animals or disinfectants + Ability to lift heavy loads + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Responsibilities + Technical Assistance: Under the supervision of a Vet Technician I or higher, provides restraint for medical procedures, feeds and walks patients per clinician’s orders, obtains and stocks supplies from storeroom and pharmacy. Observes and reports behavior problems or conditions that develop with animals while under our care to appropriate medical staff, proficient in use with computers and comfortable with the Veterinary Medical Information System (VMIS). Assists with medical procedures, performs basic blood sample analysis, assists with transporting patients to CT, radiology, or ultrasound, provides proper restraint, provides basic TPRs and assists with treatments under the supervision of a veterinary technician. + Inventory Control and Hospital Maintenance: Maintains a sanitary and well-organized service within the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Sanitizes and disinfects animal housing areas within ICU, Feline ICU, quiet room, and isolation suites. Maintains a functional, organized, and safe work environment at all times. Disinfects exam tables, equipment, and animal cages. Replenishes clean laundry. Restocks the services with expendable supplies, drugs, solutions. Cleans floors, sinks, countertops, and outside exercise yard. + Holiday Coverage or Alternate Shifts: Requires participating in Holiday coverage, as needed. + Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  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.  + 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 Development: All employees have 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 received by Texas A&M University 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.