Veterinary Technician 2: Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Oregon State University; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterinary Technician 2 position at Oregon State University’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine supports the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and its student laboratories. This full-time, 9-month role emphasizes instruction and hands-on patient care in a teaching environment.

The successful candidate will assist in a variety of surgical procedures, manage lab preparation, and ensure safe animal care while mentoring veterinary students.

Qualifications

• Must have current Veterinary Technician certification and access Oregon certification within six months of hire.
• Experience in animal handling and restraint in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of drugs, aseptic techniques, patient preparation, and medical procedure assistance.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, operating room procedures, anesthesia equipment and procedures.
• Strong record keeping for patient charts and basic math for drug dosages and fluid rates.
• Proficiency with general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct veterinary students in techniques and lab procedures.
• Provide general patient care in the teaching hospital.
• Assist with various surgical procedures on multiple animal species.
• Prepare and clean up for student laboratories.

Skills

Current VT certification

Oregon certification within 6 months

Animal handling & restraint

Drugs and medications knowledge

Aseptic techniques & patient prep

Medical terminology

Operating room procedures

Anesthesia equipment & procedures

Record keeping for charts

Animal anatomy & physiology

Lifesaving techniques for animals

Veterinary care procedures

Drug dosage & fluid rate math

General computer skills

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

Important Notifications:

Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply.

# Department:

Veterinary Clinical Sciences

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Dr. Chris Cebra

[e-mail]

541-737-5568

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Veterinary Technician 2 position for the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences within the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides veterinary professional and graduate programs leading to the DVM and MS degrees, and operates the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College budget (from all sources) approximates $16 million annually, which supports educational programs, veterinary medical and diagnostic public services and research programs with broad impacts related to animal and human health. The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff, plus student workers.

This position performs duties specific to all service areas of the Veterinary Hospital with the emphasis being in the Student Teaching Laboratory assisting and instructing veterinary students in basic veterinary techniques and various surgical procedures. This position may require over-time hours on occasion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Instruction
• General Patient Care
• Various Surgical Procedures on various animal species
• Preparation and clean-up for student laboratories

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have current certification as a Veterinary Technician and ability to obtain and maintain Oregon certification within six months of hire date AND, demonstrated experience in animal handling and restraint in a clinical setting, as well as demonstrated experience and knowledge of:

• Drugs and medications typically used in veterinary care
• Aseptic techniques, patient preparation and medical procedure assistance
• Medical terminology
• Operating room procedures
• Anesthesia equipment and procedures
• Record keeping procedures for patient charts
• Animal anatomy and physiology
• Lifesaving techniques for animals
• Veterinary care procedures
• Basic mathematics (including drug dosage and fluid rate calculation)
• General computer skills

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.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• At least 2 years 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 and a demonstrable commitment to promoting inclusive excellence.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

This is a full-time, 9-month position located in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, Student Teaching Laboratory. Monday-Friday, 9am - 6pm

This position is deemed essential and the incumbent will be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures.

Salary Range:

Min $28.75- Max $44.00

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-11-16

Anticipated End Date:

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail] .