Intermittent Veterinary Technician 2 Pool- 2026/2027

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Oregon State University is recruiting for future, multiple part-time, intermittent Veterinary Technician 2 positions at the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital within the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine. These positions provide flexible coverage for regularly employed Certified Veterinary Technicians during planned or unplanned absences. Work is approximately 8–40 hours per week as needed, with no set schedule. Staff must be adaptable and ready to work in any hospital area according to patient-care demands and operational priorities. Assignments vary based on caseload and staffing needs to maintain continuity of patient care.

The hospital focuses on patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine, and supports education, research, and services to the public. The position provides nursing care and treatments to small and/or large animal patients, assists with diagnostics, and instructs and trains veterinary students. Applicants must hold current Veterinary Technician certification and be able to obtain and maintain Oregon certification within six months of hire. Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience; the posted range is $28.75–$44.00.

Employees work in a busy veterinary teaching hospital and may encounter noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, gas anesthetics, radiation, loud noises, wet or slippery floors, and machinery. Work with small and large animals carries inherent injury risks. The role includes handling controlled substances and administering controlled drugs, and maintaining controlled-drug logs. Employees may need to report during inclement weather, emergencies, or University closures because the positions are deemed essential.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Veterinary Technician and ability to obtain and maintain Oregon certification within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience in animal handling and restraint in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drugs and medications typically used in veterinary care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques, patient preparation, and medical procedure assistance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of operating-room procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anesthesia equipment and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient-chart record-keeping procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lifesaving techniques for animals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of veterinary care procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic mathematics, including drug dosage and fluid-rate calculations.
• General computer skills.
• Ability to work productively and cooperatively in teams and contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming team culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with students, faculty, staff, and clients.
• Must successfully complete the required criminal history check and be determined position-qualified.
• A valid driver license may be required.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, on call, and/or weekends as required.
• Ability to move and lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull objects weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and kneel on hard floors as needed to provide animal care.

Nice To Haves

• Two 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 across all aspects of veterinary nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively instruct others in veterinary techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and treatments to small and/or large animal hospital patients.
• Perform and assist with patient diagnostics, including imaging and laboratory testing.
• Provide instruction and training to veterinary students.
• Maintain hospital equipment and supplies.
• Provide flexible coverage for regularly employed Certified Veterinary Technicians during planned or unplanned absences.
• Administer controlled drugs and maintain controlled-drug logs.

Benefits

• Rabies vaccination offered at the employer’s expense; acceptance or declination is at the appointee’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

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