Small Animal Veterinary Technician Supervisor

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital within the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Technician Supervisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. At the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine we are known for the clinical proficiency of our graduates as they are closely mentored and enjoy a high faculty to student ratio. They benefit from our pioneering collaboration with the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) in Portland, an excellent and very busy animal shelter where our students spend 2 weeks getting extensive hands-on experience in performing not only spays and neuters, but in working up and treating a wide variety of common medical and surgical conditions in small animals. They can also rotate through the Community Hospital at OHS, gaining even more general practice veterinary skills. The Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital within the college exemplifies the highest standards in patient-focused care and develops industry-leading professionals through the research and practice of evidence-based medicine that supports our local, regional and global community. The OSU Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) for a Patient Services Coordinator (PSC) position. This technician will collaborate with other PSCs and the Patient Care Manager to oversee the daily operations of a busy Small Animal Hospital while ensuring exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, and staff development. This role provides direct supervision of CVTs, veterinary assistants, and student employees, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team dedicated to teaching, patient care, and client service. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership and organizational skills with advanced veterinary technical expertise. Responsibilities include managing staffing, training, performance, compliance, equipment and supply coordination, and collaboration with faculty and hospital leadership to support hospital operations. This individual will also provide hands-on patient care, assist with advanced surgical and diagnostic procedures, provide student instruction, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and clinical excellence in a fast-paced academic veterinary environment.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Veterinary Technician and ability to obtain and maintain Oregon Certification within six months of hire date.
• 3 years experience as a CVT.
• Effective written/verbal communication skills with the ability to build trusting relationships within a team with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively instruct others in veterinary techniques.
• Ability to work independently and practice good judgement to ensure high quality care.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem-solving and team advancement.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• VTS in a Small Animal specialty
• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role
• EzyVet/Vet Radar experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise veterinary support staff by recruiting, training, scheduling, evaluating performance, fostering professional development, and ensuring appropriate staffing coverage.
• Oversee service operations and regulatory compliance by maintaining hospital policies, safety standards, quality protocols, and collaborating with hospital leadership on operational initiatives.
• Manage clinical equipment and resources by identifying equipment needs, coordinating procurement and repairs, evaluating products, identifying and working with vendors, and maintaining service-specific supplies.
• Coordinate patient care and client services by managing admissions, discharges, scheduling, case assignments, medical records, financial estimates, client education, and communication with referring veterinarians.
• Provide advanced veterinary nursing care and student instruction by carrying out clinician-directed treatments, diagnostics, medication administration, patient monitoring, emergency interventions, and documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Support surgical and medical procedural services by preparing patients and operating rooms, assisting during procedures, maintaining sterile technique, monitoring patients, and coordinating post-operative care and room turnover.
• Maintain clinical equipment and collaborate across hospital services by inspecting and servicing medical equipment, coordinating with Central Sterile and Pharmacy, and providing support to other hospital departments as needed.

Benefits

• 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.
• If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and 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.
• If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed