Job Title

　　Veterinary Technician II

　　Agency

　　Texas A&M University Health Science Center

　　Department

　　Pharmacy - Academic Support

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　$17.00 hourly

　　Job Location

　　Kingsville, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Staff

　　Job Description

　　What we believe

　　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 core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

　　Who we are

　　As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

　　What we want

　　The School of Pharmacy is looking for a Veterinary Technician II to serve as a member of the Laboratory and Animal Care reteam. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

　　What you need to know

　　Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

　　Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

　　Required Education and Experience:

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

　　Two years of related experience.

　　Preferred Education and Experience:

　　Bachelor’s degree.

　　Experience working with individuals and communities.

　　Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

　　AALAS (ALAT, LAT, or LATg) certification. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Working knowledge of equipment used in a veterinary teaching hospital.

　　Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

　　Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Ability to understand and practice all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), training manuals, and Biosafety and Operation Manuals.

　　Ability to communicate effectively with fellow technicians, the Veterinarian, Study Director, and/or PI .

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Vivarium Duties

　　Assist faculty by doing daily rounds, sending out emails to investigators about the health of their animals, and treating animals.

　　Perform basic care and husbandry procedures.

　　Observe and report changes in temperature, air exchange rate, light/dark cycles, and humidity in the animal room environment.

　　Maintain animal inventory and recordkeeping.

　　Manual cage cleaning, providing food/water/enrichment.

　　Change Cages, Feeds, and Water animals according to established schedules. Ability to recognize abnormal health conditions, and overcrowding issues. Observation and recognition of subtle differences in animal behavior and appearance. Receives and implements special care and special diet for certain animals.

　　Maintain the rodent health surveillance programs at Vivarium; including scheduling sentinel shipments, replacing sentinels, collecting and submitting diagnostic samples.

　　Performing sanitation assessments as part of the quality assurance program

　　Oversee surgical room protocols requiring anesthesia, surgical assistance, and principals of asepsi.

　　Operates large cage washing machines, autoclaves, and participates with preventive maintenance; recognizes and reports malfunctioning or unsafe equipment and conditions.

　　Use high level disinfectants and detergents to accomplish cleaning. Maintain sanitation and disease prevention conditions. This includes sterile techniques when handling animals, cleaning and sterilizing floors, and walls.

　　Cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of lab equipment.

　　Knowledgeable on the types of equipment, animals, and supplies coming in to facility.

　　Administrative Duties

　　Arranging and preparing all necessary forms for animal transfers and housing animals for shipment.

　　Consults with veterinarian regarding animal health issues.

　　Occasional assistance in ordering is needed to help Vivarium manager.

　　Assists in storing all incoming supplies.

　　Why Texas A&M University?

　　We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

　　Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) 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 each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

　　Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

　　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.

　　Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

　　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.

　　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.

　　Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

　　If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154.

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　　Safety and Security Notices (https://orec.tamu.edu/clery/annual-security-report/)

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