Intermittent Veterinary Technician 2 Pool- 2026/2027
About The Position
Oregon State University’s Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital is recruiting for future, multiple, part-time, intermittent Veterinary Technician 2 positions for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. The role provides flexible coverage for planned or unexpected absences of regularly employed Certified Veterinary Technicians. Work assignments may be made in any hospital area according to patient-care demands and operational priorities, and may be offered in advance or on short notice. Hours are approximately 8–40 per week as needed, with no set schedule. The position supports continuity of high-quality patient care in a busy veterinary teaching hospital. The hospital’s mission is to advance the health of animals, people, and the environment through inclusive and equitable education, research, and services to the public. Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
Requirements
- Hold current Veterinary Technician certification and be able to obtain and maintain Oregon certification within six months of hire.
- Demonstrated experience handling and restraining animals in a clinical setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of drugs and medications typically used in veterinary care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques, patient preparation, and assistance with medical procedures.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, operating-room procedures, anesthesia equipment and procedures, patient-chart recordkeeping, animal anatomy and physiology, animal lifesaving techniques, veterinary-care procedures, and 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.
- Successful completion of required criminal history and other applicable pre-employment checks; a valid driver license may be required.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical and environmental demands, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 200 pounds, and stooping, bending, and kneeling.
- Availability for overtime, evening, on-call, and/or weekend work, and potentially to report during inclement weather, emergencies, or University closures.
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 in 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 in hospital areas according to patient-care demands and staffing priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
