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Provides assistance as needed to the professional staff and maintains a sanitary and functionally well-organized service within the animal treatment and veterinary supply areas associated with the PVAMU farm.\nThis position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.\nThis position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.\n Responsibilities:\nDaily observation and documentation of PVAMU farm animals to identify current or potential health issues. Perform and report results of examinations such as body weight, temperature, pules, respirations and body condition score to the professional staff as appropriate. Assist veterinarian/professional staff with clinical cases (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, taking direct supervision from the veterinarian; perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian, and maintain the electronic medical record; provide in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous fluid therapy; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by veterinarian), and safely walk patients when necessary; prepare patients for surgical procedures, safely support induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients including checking and recording vital parameters (under direction of the veterinarian), monitor patients during recovery.\n\nObtain weight and vital signs for the patient (temperature, pulse, respirations, pain score, body condition score), and record all in the electronic medical record, begin documentation of the patient visit in the electronic medical record by documenting a thorough patient history; keep Pharmacy and surgery room environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.; Schedule activities, relay test results to doctor, maintain and update inventory as well as patient records, Keep pharmacy, treatment and surgery areas properly stocked for daily activities.\n\nParticipate in research projects that include preparation of animals (body condition score, estrous synchronization, semen collection and processing, artificial insemination); Participate in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required; participation in the extension and educational programs for students, ranchers, and other customers.\n\nParticipates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees and performs other duties as deemed necessary.\n\nRequired Education and Experience:\nAssociate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area, or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.\n\nTwo years of technical experience in veterinary medicine. At least 2 years of clinical mixed or large animal veterinary medical experience.\n\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:\nAbility to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.\n\nComputer skills in word processing, spread sheets, and billing entry.\n\n Preferred Qualifications:\nFour years of previous experience working in a veterinary practice.\n\nMust possess exemplary interpersonal skills and be able to work in physically-demanding environments around animals, dust or hay. Must show leadership, be self-motivated, able to multi-task, take initiative and actively contribute to the effective veterinary care of livestock.\n\nMust be able to regularly lift heavy loads (~50lbs), and be familiar with cattle and goat behavior, common and proper methods of food animal handling and restraint (particularly, caprine and bovine), and proper medication injection sites.\n\nGeneral understanding of methods and equipment used, such as Body Condition Scoring, anesthetic machines, fluid pumps, ultrasound or hematology equipment, and provide quality customer service to internal customers.\n\nVeterinary Technician Diploma with an active license at the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examination.\n\nOther Requirements:\nWilling and able to work alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or on-call duty, sometimes with little advanced notice.\n\nJob Posting Close Date:\nUntil Filled\n\nRequired Attachments:\nPlease attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.\nResume or Curriculum Vitae\n\nCover Letter\n\nApplication Submission Guidelines:\nAll applicants are required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied tothe available position via the PVAMU Careersite.\nThe required documents listed in the above \"Required Attachments\" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicatedto ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicatedabove at 936-261-1730 or  should you need assistancewith the online application process.\nBackground Check Requirements:\nAll positions are security-sensitive. 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