Small Animal Vet Tech — Teaching Hospital

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital seeks two full-time Small Animal Veterinary Technicians. The role supports veterinarians with medical care, basic treatments, and lab duties in a busy teaching hospital setting.

Key responsibilities include restraining animals during procedures, assisting with treatments and diagnoses, maintaining clean treatment areas, and ensuring supplies are stocked.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in large and/or small animal handling and restraint.
• Knowledge of drugs and medications typically used in veterinary care; patient preparation and medical procedure assistance.
• Ability to communicate professionally with a variety of individuals; excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provides restraint for specialty procedures and diagnostics for small animal patients.
• Provides basic treatments and feeding as directed by veterinarians.
• Performs routine lab testing and maintains supply inventory and equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects treatment areas and kennels; launders patient bedding.

Skills

Animal handling

Restraint technique

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Oregon State University’s Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital seeks two full-time Small Animal Veterinary Technicians. The role supports veterinarians with medical care, basic treatments, and lab duties in a busy teaching hospital setting.

Key responsibilities include restraining animals during procedures, assisting with treatments and diagnoses, maintaining clean treatment areas, and ensuring supplies are stocked.