Position Details
Position Information
Department Vet Teaching Hospital (VTH)
Classification Title Veterinary Technician 2
Job Title Intermittent Veterinary Technician 2 - 2026 Pool
Appointment Type Classified Staff
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?
Employment Category Intermittent
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill future, multiple, part-time, intermittent (approximately 8-40 hours per week as needed) Veterinary Technician 2 positions for the Lois Bate Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital within the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University ( OSU ).
The IntermittentVeterinary Technician 2 (Vet Tech 2)position provides irregular, flexible coverage to support hospital operations during planned or unplanned absences of regularly employed Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs). Coverage needs may arise in advance (e.g., scheduled leave) or on short notice due to unexpected circumstances.
Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available.
Vet Tech 2 staff must be adaptable and prepared to work in any area of the hospital, based on patient care demands and operational priorities. Assignments will vary depending on caseload and staffing needs to ensure continuity of high-quality patient care.
The Vet Tech 2 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. The Vet Tech 2 provides optimal patient care and responds to emergency situations.
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 employees.
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.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
-Top 1.4% university in the world
-More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
-1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
-2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
-7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
-100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
-35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
-217k+ alumni worldwide
-For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is desig