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Veterinary Anesthesia Technician
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Position Number: 6059048
Location: Amarillo, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Anesthesia Technician
Amarillo
40409BR
Veterinary Medicine

Position Description
Provides advanced veterinary anesthesia and surgery skills with respect to the care, management, and treatment of animals used in the teaching and research program of the Texas Tech School University 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, anesthesia, surgical, medical, handling, and communication situations. The individual must be willing and able to follow-up on all animal health issues daily. At times this will require 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.

Major/Essential Functions

Knowledge and proficiency in veterinary technical skills with an emphasis in anesthesia and surgery
Monitoring and assessment of surgical patients in conjunction with overseeing students
Organization and delivery of clinical and professional skills laboratories
Teaching and assessment of veterinary students within clinical and professional skills laboratories
Performance of diagnostic testing and acquisition of diagnostic imaging
Administration of medications
Maintenance of veterinary equipment including instrument sterilization and anesthesia equipment
Inventory and purchasing of associated veterinary equipment and supplies
Provision of general nursing care
Use of electronic medical record systems.
Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds or less independently.
At times this will require 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.
All faculty and staff are expected to foster the Core Values of the School. Contribution to fostering the School's values will be evaluated as part of your annual performance review.

Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Three years of experience with veterinary anesthesia and surgical techniques. Fostering the Core Values of the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with veterinary anesthesia and surgical techniques
Graduate of AVMA licensed veterinary technician program with licensure
Experience with both large and companion animal anesthesia and surgery

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

Minimum Hire Rate
19.21

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.