Veterinary Technician 2 – Float

Department: Vet Teaching Hospital (VTH)

Classification Title: Veterinary Technician
2

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 Technician 2: Float position for the Lois Bates Acheson
Veterinary Teaching Hospital within the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Vet
Tech 2 performs duties specific to all technical service areas of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital including receiving, internal medicine,
surgical procedures, anesthesia, specialty medicine, rural veterinary service, theriogenology, diagnostic imaging, critical care, plus
after-hours and emergency duties, in addition to assisting and instructing students in basic veterinary techniques. Other service areas may
be added as they are needed and as resources become available. The Vet Tech 2 provides optimal patient care and responds to emergency
situations.

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 $16 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
employees.

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

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

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

Technicians may be
required to provide coverage in any area of the hospital on an as-needed basis.

70% PATIENT
CARE:

GENERAL HOSPITAL/CLIENT SERVICES:

* Coordinates client/patient in-hospital and out- patient
admissions and releases with Hospital reception; collaborates with Hospital reception, surgery, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, internal and
specialty medicine, and any responsible service in areas of appointment scheduling. Obtains client/patient histories, assigns students to
cases, ensures proper case management, financial accounting, and record- keeping; creates client estimates; educates client in patient
postoperative care; assists in phone call- backs to obtain progress reports, answer client questions, schedule rechecks, communicate with
referring veterinarians, etc.; and counsels in client/pet losses. Maintains service-specific supplies and equipment. Utilizes cultural
competence and sensitivity in all patient care and client interactions, respecting the diverse backgrounds of clients and
colleagues.

GENERAL PATIENT CARE:

* Assists with and/or performs out-patient procedures and
treatments-endoscopic exams, lameness exams, diagnostic imaging, and minor surgical and diagnostic procedures; assists in obtaining specific
diagnostics necessary for medical evaluations; administers medications (PO, IM, SQ, IV) and treatments as directed; makes equipment and
supplies available; assists with tabling and restraining animal patients. Prepares patients for hospitalization (intravenous catheter
placement, fluid therapy, etc.). Provides guidance to assistants, animal attendants and student workers regarding hospital maintenance and
patient care. Provides assistance/organization for clinical research projects.

INTERNAL MEDICINE:

* Maintains
and operates endoscopic equipment and assists with endoscopic procedures. Assists with other Internal Medicine procedures (feeding tube
placement, tracheal wash, CSF taps, etc.) and maintains associated supplies. Prepares for and assists with interventional radiologic
procedures. Coordinates Preventative Health Clinic.

SURGERY:

* Coordinates pre-surgery set-up of operating
rooms according to surgical schedule and sets up instruments and equipment for surgeries. Transfers patient demographic information onto
surgery/anesthesia record and records patient information (e.g., weight, position, vital statistics). Assists during surgery by providing
the appropriate instruments and equipment required for a specific surgical procedure; provides technical support to veterinarians during
medical and surgical diagnostic procedures); assists with tabling and restraining animals, providing nursing to critical-care patients and
monitoring effective medications.

* Cleans, assesses workability, performs minor maintenance, and identifies needed repairs of
surgical equipment (e.g. endoscope, arthroscopy equipment, cryosurgical unit, nitrogen and electric drills, electrocautery and suction
equipment) and/or rooms, ensures surgical supply room is well equipped with surgical packs, drapes, instruments, gowns, gloves, suture
materials, and pharmaceutical supplies and maintains adequate level of supplies for surgery. Works closely with Central Sterile/Drug Room to
ensure appropriate supply and preparation of surgical equipment, instruments, and pharmaceutical. Maintains finders
guide.

CARDIOLOGY:

* Performs ECGs, blood pressures, apply Holter and event monitors and maintains related
equipment. Assist with other Cardiology procedures (echocardiograms, contrast studies, taps) and maintain associated supplies. Prepare for
and assist with interventional cath lab procedures (pacemaker placement, balloon valvuloplasty, PDA occlusion, etc.). Maintain and assist in
operating fluoroscopic equipment.

ONCOLOGY:

* Prepare and administer chemotherapeutic agents while following
and enforcing all safety protocols and policies. Order closed-system chemotherapy administration supplies. Coordinate maintenance of the
biosafety hood. Admit regular chemotherapy patients to the hospital. Assist with other Oncology procedures (aspirates, biopsies, etc.) and
maintain associated supplies.

CRITICAL CARE:

* Responsible for following clinician-directed medical orders,
ie: performing treatments and diagnostics, administering medications and nutrition, and monitoring patient status. Initiates and/or assists
with implementation of emergency procedures during critical periods to sustain life of animal. Under direction of clinician, monitors animal
recovery and provides nursing care to critical care patients. Maintains supply of blood products. Maintains, operates and orders supplies
for diagnostic equipment in tech station lab. Initiates and/or assists with obtaining laboratory values using instruments in the technician
station. Assists in trouble-shooting analyzers in the tech station on an as needed basis.

ANESTHESIA:

*
Evaluates patients and generates veterinarian-approved anesthetic plan. Prepares patient for anesthetic procedures including inducing,
intubating, and monitoring patient during procedure and during patient recovery. Cleans, assesses workability, performs minor maintenance,
and identifies needed repairs of anesthetic equipment. Participates in on-call service to provide after-hours support for surgical
cases.

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING:

* Per established protocol and techniques operates or assists with imaging
equipment used in making radiographic/imaging examinations of Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) patient, teaching, and research animals on
an as-needed basis. Set up and assists in the operation of diagnostic Ultrasound/CT/Nuclear Medicine/MRI scans by clinicians. Radiographs
postmortem specimens. Cleans, assesses workability, performs minor maintenance, and identifies needed repairs of fluoroscopy and other
radiological equipment. Maintains film and digital archives and dosimetry badges.

30% STUDENT INSTRUCTION:

*
Provide demonstration, training, assistance, and instruction to veterinary students in the completion of general and advanced patient care
procedures, recognizing and accommodating various learning styles and needs. Ensure that all students have equal access to tools, resources,
and opportunities for hands-on practice. Instruct students in all aspects of the hospital and veterinary nursing, fostering an inclusive and
supportive learning environment where all students feel valued and respected.

What We Require

Must have
current certification as a Veterinary Technician and ability to obtain and maintain Oregon certification within six months of hire date AND,
demonstrated experience in animal handling and restraint in a clinical setting, as well as demonstrated experience and knowledge of:

Drugs and medications typically used in veterinary care
Aseptic techniques, patient preparation and medical
procedure assistance
Medical terminology
Operating room procedures
Anesthesia equipment and
procedures
Record keeping procedures for patient charts
Animal anatomy and physiology
Lifesaving
techniques for animals
Veterinary care procedures
Basic mathematics (including drug dosage and fluid rate
calculation)
*General computer skills

Finalists for this position will be required to complete a criminal background history and
motor vehicle background criteria form. Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. This position may require
a valid driver license.

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

• 2 or more years of experience providing medical care for small and/or large animals in a veterinary teaching
  hospital or veterinary clinic.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with small and/or large animals in all aspects of
  veterinary nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively instruct others in veterinary techniques

Working
Conditions / Work Schedule

• These positions are located in an extremely busy Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
• These
  positions may be exposed to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, gas anesthetics, radiation, loud noises, wet and slippery floors,
  and machinery.
• These positions have access to controlled substances and are responsible for administering controlled drugs and
  maintaining controlled drug logs.
• These positions 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.
• These positions require stooping, bending, and kneeling
  on hard floors as necessary to provide care to animals.
• Working with and around small and large animals has certain inherent risks.
  Animal handling and restraint can lead to injury. To minimize risk to employees in these positions, Oregon State University offers a rabies
  vaccination at the employer’s expense (acceptance/declination at the discretion of the appointee).
• These positions require
  overtime, evening, on-call, and/or weekend work.
• These positions are deemed essential. Employees in these positions may be expected
  to report to work during inclement weather, emergency, and other University work curtailments or closures.

Pay
Method: Hourly

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

Pay Date: Last
working day of the month

Min Salary: $27.92

Max Salary: $42.72

Link to
Position Description: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/170708

Number of Vacancies:
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 10/01/2025

Closing Date:
09/25/2025

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

This posting has been reopened in order to expand the
original applicant pool.

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:
Meghan Hiatt
[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].