Internal Job Number: P02488CT

Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Veterinary Technician 2 position for 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.

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides primary and referral health care for animals in Oregon and the region, participates in the education of veterinary students through clinical training, develops novel diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for veterinary care, and provides consultation service to practitioners and clients.

This position performs duties specific to all technical service areas of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital including receiving, internal medicine, surgical procedures, anesthesia, specialty medicine, rural veterinary service, theriogenology, diagnostic imaging, critical care, plus after-hours and emergency duties, in addition to assisting and instructing students in basic veterinary techniques. Other service areas may be added as they are needed and as resources become available. This position is relied upon for optimal patient care and to respond to emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

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

Finalists for this position will be required to complete a criminal background history and motor vehicle background criteria form. Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. This position may require a valid driver license.

Requirements :

• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; must have the ability to communicate professionally with a variety of individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and clients.

• 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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

Type:

• This position is located in an extremely busy Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

• This position may be exposed to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, gas anesthetics, radiation, loud noises, wet and slippery floors, and machinery.

• This position has access to controlled substances and are responsible for administering controlled drugs and maintaining controlled drug logs.

• This position will often be required to move, which may include lifting and/or carrying, up to 50 pounds, as well as pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 200 pounds.

• This position requires stooping, bending, and kneeling on hard floors as necessary to provide care to animals.

• Working with and around small and large animals has certain inherent risks. Animal handling and restraint can lead to injury. To minimize risk to employees in these positions, Oregon State University offers a rabies vaccination at the employer's expense (acceptance/declination at the discretion of the appointee).

• This position requires overtime, evening, on-call, and/or weekend work.

• This position is deemed essential. The employee in this position may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency, and other University work curtailments or closures.