Intermittent Veterinary Technician 2 - 2026 Pool

Why OSU?

• 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.

• 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.

• This position has no set schedule. Incumbents will be asked to pick-up shifts in advance for planned absences or same day, if there are sick calls.
• 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.

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