Veterinary Technician Large Animal Surgery

Veterinary Technician 2:
Large Animal Surgery

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Veterinary Technician 2 position for the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital within the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University (OSU). The position 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.

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?

• 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

70% PATIENT CARE

27% STUDENT INSTRUCTION

3% TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Current certification as a Veterinary Technician and ability to obtain and maintain Oregon certification within six months of hire date.
• Demonstrated experience in animal handling and restraint in a clinical setting. Experience with: 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.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate professionally with a variety of students, faculty, staff, and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and cooperatively in teams, and to contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming team where individuals with a range of different backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and/or life experiences feel valued and respected.

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

• 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 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 and is responsible for administering controlled drugs and maintaining controlled drug logs.
• This position will often be required to move, which may include lifting and/or carrying, up to 50 pounds, as well as…