Clinical Programs Small Animal Veterinary Technician

Job description

**41892BR**
**Extended Job Title:**

Clinical Programs Small Animal Veterinary Technician

**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.

**Requisition ID:**

41892BR

**Travel Required:**

None

**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.

**Grant Funded?:**

No

**Pay Basis:**

Hourly

**Work Location:**

Amarillo

**Preferred Qualifications:**

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

**Department:**

Veterinary Medicine

**Required Attachments:**

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

**Job Type:**

Full Time

**Shift:**

Day

**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.

**Does this position work in a research laboratory?:**

No

**About the Department and/or College:**

This position would aid TTU clinical faculty delivering instruction for the clinical year program at Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine.

The clinical year program is the 4th and final year of veterinary student instruction and is delivered in both on-campus and at off-campus partnering veterinary practices.

This position will primarily assist faculty who are delivering instruction off-campus, at Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare, and our mobile CARES unit.

The position will have responsibility of inventory management of ambulatory vehicles, and AAMW TTU SVM inventory at the practice.

This person may also aid in daily instruction of veterinary students in veterinary work provided at the shelter including physical examination, diagnostics and medical treatments, anesthesia, and surgery.

The technician would be based out of Amarillo and may accompany clinical faculty on the CARES unit, on an as needed basis.

Successful candidates will be expected to foster a values-based environment within the School and to develop collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and students at TTU and the TTUHSC and other institutions as appropriate.

Annual evaluation includes review of both performance and contribution to the School’s core values.

The core values of the School are:

• Community

• Integrity

• Kindheartedness

• Grit

• Inspiration

**Special Instructions to Applicants:**

This position is based in Amarillo, Texas.

**Safety Information:**

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

**Pay Statement:**

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

**EEO Statement:**

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.

**About the University:**

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution.

Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students.

As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.

The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.

It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land.

With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.

Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities.

Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

**Job Family:**

Research

**Job Sub Family:**

Laboratory Animal Care

**Annualized Pay Range:**

$36,800 - $47,800 - $58,900

**Hourly Pay Range:**

$17.69 - $22.98 - $28.32

Required Skill Profession

Other General