Job Details

Clinical Programs Small Animal Veterinary Technician

Position Number: 6584928
Location: Amarillo, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Programs Small Animal Veterinary Technician
Amarillo
41892BR
Veterinary Medicine

Position Description
Provides advanced veterinary technical skills with respect to the care, management, treatment, and documentation of care provided to animals used in the teaching and research program of the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine (TTU SVM). This job would involve instruction of veterinary students in clinical and professional skills laboratories involving multiple species including physical examination, surgical, medical, handling, and communication situations. Incumbent must be willing and able to follow-up on all animal health issues on a daily basis. This will at times require weekend and holiday care of sick animals. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

Major/Essential Functions

Knowledge and proficiency of basic veterinary technical skills
Assisting with surgical and anesthetic procedures
Administration of medications Use of electronic medical record systems and practice management software
Ability to safely handle small animal veterinary patients.
Performance of diagnostic testing and acquisition of diagnostic imaging
Recognition of illness and provision of general nursing care
Assisting in inventory management and purchasing of associated veterinary equipment and supplies
Maintenance of veterinary equipment including instrument sterilization
Teaching and assessment of veterinary students within a clinical and mobile unit setting
Ability to travel, working with clinical program veterinarians at off-campus locations.
No inhibiting allergies to animals
Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds or less independently.
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.
At times, this will require after-hours, weekend, and holiday care of sick animals. As TTU SVM does not have a teaching hospital, duties will be primarily within the off-site clinical program.

Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Five years of experience working with animals in a veterinary hospital. Fostering the Core Values of the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications
Seasoned veterinary technical experience in all aspects of small animal practice.

Special Instructions to Applicant
This position is based in Amarillo, Texas.

Minimum Hire Rate

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.