Veterinary Technician III – Blood Bank Technician

About the role

Texas A&M University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician III to join its growing Blood Bank program. The role combines support for Critical Care with hands‑on experience in transfusion medicine, offering a pathway to become a subject‑matter expert.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and manage blood donors, maintaining accurate records and coordinating donation schedules.
• Perform whole‑blood and component collections, monitor donor health, and process blood products for clinical use.
• Oversee inventory levels, track expiration dates, and distribute products to clinical services while minimizing waste.
• Maintain documentation for donor screening, collections, and product use, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and staff to support transfusion‑related care and educate trainees on blood‑bank procedures.

Required profile

• Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least four years of technical experience in a veterinary hospital or referral clinic; licensed Veterinary Technician preferred.
• Strong communication, customer‑service orientation, and computer proficiency in word processing and data entry.

Required skills

• Blood collection and processing.
• Inventory management of blood products.
• Quality‑assurance and audit participation.
• Donor screening and documentation.
• Data entry and word‑processing software.

What we offer

• Starting salary of $25.00 per hour, full‑time schedule (Monday‑Friday daytime).
• Comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• Tuition assistance, professional development resources, and wellness programs.
• Access to university amenities and a collaborative academic environment.