Veterinary Technician III - Blood Bank Technician

Are you a skilled veterinary technician ready for a new challenge and the chance to grow in transfusion medicine?  Join the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and support our growing Blood Bank program as a Blood Bank Technician.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Help grow and sustain a Blood Bank program through donor recruitment, management, and ongoing engagement.

• Own the full blood product lifecycle, including collection, processing, inventory oversight, and distribution to clinical services.

• Support program quality and advancement through compliance, data tracking, and participation in continuous improvement initiative.

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What you need to know

Salary: Starting at $25/hour.

Schedule: Full-time / on-site in College Station, TX / Monday through Friday daytime.

Please note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor.

What you need to do

Apply! A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.    

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate degrees in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience, AND

• Four years technical experience in a veterinary hospital or referral clinic environment. 

The ideal candidate will also possess

• Previous experience in blood banking operations in a veterinary medical setting.

• Six years’ experience in a veterinary medical setting.

• Licensed as a Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialty.

• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area.

• General understanding of/working knowledge of equipment used with a veterinary teaching hospital, including in areas of specialization.

• Outstanding communication skills and ability to provide exceptional customer service.

• Computer skills in word processing and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Donor Recruitment & Management: Recruit, screen, and onboard blood donors in accordance with hospital protocols. Coordinate donor scheduling and follow-up to maintain appropriate donation intervals. Maintain accurate donor records, including eligibility, screening, and donation history. Communicate with donor owners regarding appointments, results, and program participation. Support donor retention initiatives and incentive programs.

• Blood Collection & Processing: Perform whole blood and component collections following established standards. Monitor donor health and safety before, during, and after collections. Process blood products for clinical use, including labeling and preparation. Ensure proper handling and storage of blood products.

• Inventory Management & Quality Assurance: Monitor blood product inventory levels and expiration dates. Coordinate internal distribution of blood products to clinical services. Minimize waste through proactive inventory management.

  Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and continuous improvement efforts. Assist with recall readiness and traceability processes.

• Compliance, Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation related to donor screening, collections, and product use. Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Support data tracking and reporting related to donor growth, utilization, and wastage.

• Collaboration, Education & Program Support: Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to support transfusion-related care. Provide clinical and operational support to the Critical Care service during the initial Blood Bank growth, including assistance with patient care, treatments, and workflow needs as appropriate. Assist with education of staff, students, or trainees regarding donor programs and transfusion medicine. Contribute to program development initiatives and operational planning discussions.

Why Texas A&M University?   

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, corevalues, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.