Intermittent Veterinary Technician 2 - 2026 Pool

Position Details

Position Information -------------------

Department: Vet Teaching Hospital VTH Classification: Title: Veterinary Technician 2 Job Title: Intermittent Veterinary Technician 2 - 2026 Pool Appointment Type: Classified Staff Job Location: Corvallis Benefits Eligible: Dependent Hours Worked: Duration: Remote or Hybrid option Employment Category: Intermittent

Job Summary ------------

This recruitment will be used to fill future multiple part-time intermittent approximately 8-40 hours per week as needed Veterinary Technician 2 positions for the Lois Bate Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital within the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University OSU.

The Intermittent Veterinary Technician 2 Vet Tech 2 position provides irregular flexible coverage to support hospital operations during planned or unplanned absences of regularly employed Certified Veterinary Technicians CVTs. Coverage needs may arise in advance e.g. scheduled leave or on short notice due to unexpected circumstances.

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available. Vet Tech 2 staff must be adaptable and prepared to work in any area of the hospital based on patient care demands and operational priorities. Assignments will vary depending on caseload and staffing needs to ensure continuity of high-quality patient care.

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 dont 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 States beautiful historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of Americas 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 HOSPITALCLIENT SERVICES

• Coordinates clientpatient 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 clientpatient 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 clientpet losses in an empathetic and professional manner.
• 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 andor 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 assistanceorganization 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 surgeryanesthesia 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 andor 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 SterileDrug Room to ensure appropriate supply and preparation of surgical equipment instruments and pharmaceutical.

### CARDIOLOGY

• Perform ECGs blood pressures apply Holter and event monitors and maintain related equipment.
• Assist with other Cardiology procedures echocardiograms contrast studies centesis 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 andor 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 andor 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 radiographicimaging 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 UltrasoundCTNuclear MedicineMRI scans by clinicians.
• Radiographs postmortem specimens.
• Cleans