Veterinarian - Anesthesia

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.

Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital and the Large Animal Hospital both of which are dedicated to A Better Life Through Compassion, Innovation, and Discovery.

We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians at the only veterinary teaching hospital in the state of Texas!

What we want

We are looking for a Veterinarian - Anesthesia to join the Small Animal Anesthesia department of our Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital! The ideal candidate is responsible for supervising and providing anesthetic care and pain management to animals admitted to the Large and Small Animal Teaching Hospitals.

If this job sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary : Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Work Schedule : Work duties will begin after 3pm Monday Thursday until non-emergency cases are complete. After hours on call is expected Sunday Thursday to cover emergency cases.

Position Details : Individuals in this role will be able to attend anesthesia resident and student rounds.

Special Note : A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV / Resume section.

COVID-19 information : Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible.

For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website. For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website.

As a Healthcare facility, The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital COVID-19 guidelines may vary from those located on the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ website.

Required Education and Experience :

DVM / VMD or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited school

3 years of related experience in small animal anesthesia (residency training will fulfill this requirement)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Meticulous documentation skills, self-motivation

Ability to work independently without direct supervision

Advanced computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry

Ability to manage time wisely and prioritize duties and cases

Working knowledge of equipment used in a veterinary teaching hospital

Thorough knowledge of equipment used in with area of specialization

Ability to move or lift heavy loads

Strong animal handling skills

Ability to communicate effectively and positively at all levels within the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Other Requirements or Factors :

Must be able to work within time constraints and in crisis situations

Ability to work a varied schedule as well as an on-call basis

Preferred Experience :

Completion of a residency program in anesthesia / analgesia recognized by the AVMA

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary teaching hospital such as anesthetic machines, fluid pumps, Multi-parameter monitoring equipment, ventilators, blood gas analyzers, C02 monitors, defibrillators, and other equipment required for anesthetic management of veterinary patients

Responsibilities :

Patient Care - The candidate will be required to deliver anesthetic care to small and large animal patients in the veterinary teaching hospital.

The individual will be required to work independently and must be able to supervise staff and residents as appropriate. Duties might include, but are not limited to, developing anesthesia and pain management plans, catheter and endotracheal tube placement, anesthesia induction, delivery of maintenance anesthetic drugs including CRI / TIVA / PIVA, patient monitoring, utilization of anesthesia monitoring equipment, patient recovery, and appropriate deliver of pain control modalities.

Mentorship of technicians, residents, and students - Responsible for directing and mentoring technical staff and residents.

May provide limited mentorship to students. Performs other duties as assigned.