Veterinary Assistant

Department: Vet Teaching Hospital (VTH)

Classification Title: Veterinary
Assistant

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Corvallis

Benefits
Eligible: Full-Time, benefits eligible

Employment Category: Regular

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Veterinary Assistant position for the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary
Teaching Hospital within the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position provides
general medical assistance to veterinarians and veterinary technicians. This position works in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and will
complete duties in the Large Animal Hospital. The Veterinary Assistant assists with medical care and treatment of the patients, paperwork
processing, and insures a clean and organized hospital care environment.

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides primary and
referral health care for animals in Oregon and the region, participates in the education of veterinary students though clinical training,
develops novel diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for veterinary care, and provides consultation service to practitioners and
clients.

The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides veterinary professional and graduate programs leading to the DVM and MS
degrees, and operates the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College budget (from all sources)
approximates 21 million annually, which supports educational programs, veterinary medical and diagnostic public services, and research
programs with broad impacts related to animal and human health. The college employs approximately 200 faculty and staff, plus student
workers.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a
job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for
challenges to present themselves – we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and
perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend
on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:
*
Top 1.4% university in the world
* More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
* 1 of 3
land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
* 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension
programs in all 36 counties
* 7 cultural resource centers that offer
education, celebration and belonging for everyone
* 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of
minor options and certificates
* 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
*
217k+ alumni worldwide
* For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon
State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the
Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best
college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the
Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an
eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon
State University offers a comprehensive benefits
package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
*
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
* Free
confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
* Retirement savings paid by the
university.
* A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
* Tuition reduction
benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
* Robust Work Life
programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee
Assistance Program.
* Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of
mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about
the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

Veterinary Assistants may be assigned to
any of the areas below with varying percentages depending on the needs of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

45% – HOSPITAL
ASSISTANCE

25% MEDICAL PROCEDURE ASSISTANCE

20% – MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND
INVENTORY

10% – STUDENT ASSISTANCE

What We Require

Demonstrated experience
in large and/or small animal handling and restraint AND one year of knowledge and experience or training in a large and/or small animal
facility. Demonstrated knowledge of: drugs and medications typically used in veterinary care; patient preparation, medical procedure
assistance; medical terminology; animal anatomy; veterinary care procedures; basic mathematics (add, subtract, multiply, divide); and animal
restraint technique and devices. Finalists for this position will be required to complete a background history questionnaire. Offers of
employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

What You Will Need

Demonstrated ability to
work productively and cooperatively in teams, and to contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming team culture where individuals
with a range of different backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and/or life experiences feel valued and respected.

Excellent verbal
and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate professionally with a variety of students, faculty,
staff, and clients.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must
successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq.
Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24
months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• At least 1 year of experience providing medical care for equines and
  other large animal species in a veterinary teaching hospital or veterinary clinic.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with
  large animal and/or small animals in all aspects of veterinary assistance.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively instruct others in
  veterinary techniques.
• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail.

Working Conditions / Work
Schedule

• The VTH is a seven day per week, 24 hour per day hospital; therefore, weekend and holiday work may be required.
  Shift assignment may change based on operational needs and/or to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• This is a float position and
  work schedule will typically include at least one weekend day.
• This position is located in an extremely busy Veterinary Teaching
  Hospital and works primarily with large animals.
• This position may be exposed to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, gas
  anesthetics, radiation, loud noises, wet and slippery floors and machinery.
• This position has access to controlled substances, is
  responsible for maintaining controlled drug logs, and witnessing the dispensing of drugs out of the cubex machine.
• This position
  will often be required to move, which may include lifting and/or carrying, up to 50 pounds, as well as pushing or pulling objects weighing
  up to 200 pounds.
• This position requires walking, standing, running, stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, and crawling on hard
  or uneven surfaces as necessary to provide care to animals.
• Working with and around large animals has certain inherent risks.
  Animal handling and restraining can lead to injury. To minimize risk to the employee in this positions, Oregon State University offers a
  rabies vaccination at the employer’s expense (acceptance/declination at the discretion of the appointee)
• Overtime, evening,
  on-call, and/or weekend hours required.
• This position is deemed essential. The employee in this position may be expected to report
  to work during inclement weather, emergency, and other University work curtailments or closures.

Pay Method:
Salary

Pay Period: 16th – 15th of the following month

Pay Date: Last working day of the
month

Min Salary: $18.79

Max Salary: $27.92

Link to Position
Description: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/47529

Number of Vacancies:
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 10/06/2025

Closing Date:
10/01/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified
applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information
submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific
question responses, transcripts, etc.

Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for
the position.

Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required
experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this
position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major
duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information
please contact:
Garland Burdock
[email protected]

We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National
Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications
from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or
security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a
job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.).
Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or
concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected].