Veterinary Technician-Large Animal
Company: Texas Tech University
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Amarillo
Veterinary Technician-Large Animal
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.
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.
About the Department and/or College
The Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine (TTU SVM)
was established in 2018 as the second veterinary school program in
the State of Texas. The mission of the school is to train
veterinarians that will return to practice in rural and regional
communities of Texas and New Mexico. The school is located in
Amarillo, Texas, with the main campus being located adjacent to the
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and a large animal
facility (Mariposa Station) conveniently located 3 miles away from
the main campus. TTU SVM boasts state of the art surgical and
classroom facilities as well as world class faculty that deliver a
unique training program that is focused on practical learning that
incorporates modern technology. TTU SVM is seeking a large animal
technician to join our team of dedicated technicians and support
staff.
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 School's core values. The core values of
the School are:
Major/Essential Functions:
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.
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
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all
applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of
all TTU employees.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Hourly
Minimum Hire Rate
17.09
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.
Travel Required
Up to 75%
Shift
Day
Grant Funded?
No
Job Group
Skilled Technicians
EEO Statement
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.
Keywords: Texas Tech University, Amarillo , Veterinary Technician-Large Animal, Engineering , Amarillo, Texas
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