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Veterinary Technician-Large Animal
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Position Number: 5060358
Location: Amarillo, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Technician-Large Animal
Amarillo
36798BR
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. 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
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 our Instructional Center in Hereford TX. The position will have responsibility of inventory management of ambulatory vehicles, and Instructional Center TTU SVM inventory at the practice. This person may also aid in daily instruction of veterinary students in veterinary work provided at the center including physical examination, diagnostics and medical treatments, anesthesia, and surgery. The technician would be based out of Amarillo and may accompany clinical faculty to the Instructional Center in Hereford, 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 Schools core values. The core values of the School are:

Community
Integrity
Kindheartedness
Grit
Inspiration

Major/Essential Functions:

Knowledge and proficiency of basic veterinary technical skills
Use of electronic medical record systems and practice management software
Performance of diagnostic testing and acquisition of diagnostic imaging
Recognition of illness and provision of general nursing care
Administration of medications
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 setting
Ability to safely handle large animal veterinary patients.
Ability to travel, working with clinical program veterinarians at off-campus locations.
No inhibiting allergies to animals, hay, or dust
Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds or less independently.
Ability to routinely work outdoors in a variety of conditions.

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 pre-clinical program.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 Schools core values. The core values of the School are:

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

Experience and background in ranching/farming or livestock industry.
Seasoned veterinary technical experience in all aspects of large animal practice.
Graduate of AVMA licensed veterinary technician program with licensure.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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