Oregon State University Looking for Veterinary Technician 2 Full Time

Veterinary Technician 2

Oregon State University

Department: Vet Teaching Hospital
(VTH)

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Corvallis

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Job Summary:
This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Veterinary Technician 2 position for
the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital in 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 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.

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.

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:* Veterinary Technicians will be responsible for
demonstration/training/ assisting/instruction of veterinary students in the completion of general and advanced patient care procedures.
Responsible for instructing students in all aspects of the hospital and veterinary nursing.

What You Will Need

• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; must have
  the ability to communicate professionally with a variety of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and
  collaborate effectively with students, staff, faculty, 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.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

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 employers 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.

Special Instructions to
Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 26, 2023. Applications will
continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled.
The closing date is subject to change without notice 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:
Jessie Jones
[email protected]
541-737-6847

OSU
commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals
with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and
inclusive community.

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

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. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum
qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/145010

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