Overview
Certified Veterinary Technician Jobs in Franklin, PA at Franklin Animal Clinic
Job Title
Veterinary Technician Assistant
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 core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .
Who we are
The Vet erinary 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 vet erinarians.
What we want
The Veterinary Technician Assistant assists the veterinary technicians in the Veterinary Medical T eaching Hospital (VMTH).
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume a re strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Other: This position provides weekday, weekend, and holiday on-call technical support as needed; may require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends or “on-call” duty. Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education
2 years of animal care experience or related areas
Preferred Qualifications
General understanding of equipment used in a veterinary medical teaching hospital preferred
Equine and Food Animal experience and handling
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
Patient Care: Under the supervision of a Veterinary Technician, I or higher, provides patient restraint for medical procedures. Feeds and walks patients per clinician’s orders
Observes and reports behavior problems or conditions that develop with animals while under our care to appropriate medical staff verbally and in writing with use of computer and the Veterinary Medical Information System. Performs basic sample analysis. Provides support to other services within the VMTH. Assists with patient restraint for anesthesia induction and recovery. Assists with transporting equine patients to the MRI and CT imaging suites. Assists with proper positioning of equine patients for Surgery, MRI and CT. Provides support for emergencies to VMTH. Perform IV, IM, PO treatments to patient in VMTH after hours as needed. Provides TPR and administer IV fluids to patients in VMTH.
General Technical Duties: Records all medications administered, fluid types and volumes administered, information regarding urine output, mentation, appetite, and other parameters as needed in medical record system. Records changes in the medical orders, as directed by the clinician. Captures fees and inputs fees into the system. Performs laboratory tests (NOVA, glucose level, PCV/TS, and lactate). Provides life sustaining emergency care. Assists clinicians and students with laboratory sample collection. May assist in other service areas based on patient and staffing needs.
General Duties: Maintains a sanitary and well-organized service within the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Performs record keeping. Restocks expendable supplies, drugs, and solutions. Cleans and disinfects treatment areas. Cleans floors, walls, sinks, and cabinets. Obtains and maintains ICU stock room inventory. Instructs, guides, and supervises students in proper clinical techniques to support patient care. May assist in various continuing education seminars or skill labs.
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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well , 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.
Title: Certified Veterinary Technician
Company: Franklin Animal Clinic
Location: Franklin, PA
