Veterinary Technician 2: Large Animal

Veterinary Technician 2: Large Animal

Oregon State University

Department: Vet Teaching Hospital (VTH)

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range:

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Veterinary Technician 2 position for the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University (OSU).

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 to provide optimal patient care and to respond to emergency situations.

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

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 employs approximately 200 faculty and staff, plus student workers.

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

• 7 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 a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

70% PATIENT CARE

GENERAL HOSPITAL/CLIENT SERVICES:

• Coordinates client/patient in-hospital and out-patient admissions and releases with hospital reception; collaborates with hospital, surgery, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, internal and specialty medicine, and any responsible service in areas of appointment scheduling. Obtains client/patient histories, assigns students to cases, ensures proper case management, financial accounting, and record-keeping; creates client estimates; educates client in patient postoperative care; assists in phone call-backs to obtain progress reports, answer client questions, schedule rechecks, communicate with referring veterinarians, etc. Utilizes cultural competence and sensitivity in all patient care and client interactions, respecting the diverse backgrounds of clients and colleagues. Maintains service-specific supplies and equipment. Maintains, operates and orders supplies for diagnostic equipment in tech station lab. Assists in trouble-shooting analyzers in the tech station on an as needed basis.

GENERAL PATIENT CARE:

• Assists with and/or performs patient procedures and treatments-endoscopic exams, lameness exams, diagnostic imaging, and other minor surgical and diagnostic procedures; assists in obtaining specific diagnostics necessary for medical evaluations; administers medications (PO, IM, SQ, IV) and treatments as directed; makes equipment and supplies available; assists with tabling and restraining animal patients. Prepares patients for hospitalization (intravenous catheter placement, fluid therapy, etc.). Assists with emergency patients; prepares rooms with necessary supplies to receive and stabilize emergencies. Provides guidance to assistants, animal attendants and student workers regarding hospital maintenance and patient care. Provides assistance/organization for clinical research projects. Initiates and/or assists with obtaining laboratory values using instruments in the technician station. Maintains a clean, sanitary and functionally organized and safe service area in performance of all duties.

INTERNAL MEDICINE:

• Maintains and operates endoscopic, televet, and ophthalmic equipment and assists with procedures (ophthalmic exams, tracheal wash, gastroscopy's, CSF taps, etc.). Monitors neonate patients and all equipment associated with them, handles patients for neurological exams, sets up and assists during mylograms, maintains and sets up televet. Maintains isolation building; including cleaning and stocking inventory.

• Provides support to the internal medicine service during the care of, including but not limited to, hospital patients, outpatients, neonates, isolation patients, eye disease, neurologic issues, ADR/down patients, etc of all species and ages.

SURGERY:

• Coordinates pre-surgery set-up of operating rooms according to surgical schedule and sets up instruments and equipment for surgeries. Transfers patient demographic information onto surgery/anesthesia record and records patient information (e.g. weight, position, vital statistics). Submits surgery/anesthesia requests, Assists during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and equipment required for a specific surgical procedure; provides technical support to veterinarians during medical and surgical diagnostic procedures; assists with tabling and restraining animals, providing nursing to critical-care patients and monitoring effective medications. Evaluates patients for standing surgeries and generates veterinarian-approved anesthetic plan for standing CRI's, monitors the patient during the procedure. Assists with Oncology procedures (aspirates, biopsies, etc.) and maintains chemotherapy supplies. Prepares chemotherapeutic agents and treatment room while following and enforcing all safety protocols and policies.

• Cleans, assesses workability, performs minor maintenance, and identifies needed repairs of surgical equipment (ie. endoscope, arthroscopy equipment, cryosurgical unit, nitrogen and electric drills, electocautery and suction equipment) and/or rooms, ensures surgical supply room is well equipped with surgical packs, drapes, instruments, gowns, gloves, suture materials, and pharmaceutical supplies and maintains adequate level of supplies for surgery. Works closely with Central Sterile/Drug Room to ensure appropriate supply and preparation of surgical equipment, instruments, and pharmaceutical. Maintains finders guide.

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING:

• Per established protocol and techniques operates or assists with imaging equipment used in making radiographic/imaging examinations of Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) patient, teaching, and research animals on an as needed basis.

EQUINE/FOOD ANIMAL RVP/THERIO:

• Coordinates with the Veterinarians for scheduling, room preparation, client billing, samples to outside labs, with all three services. Prepares patients for discharge and cleans equipment between patients. Maintains the ambulatory vehicles; schedules regular maintenance and stocks the inventory. Maintains controlled drug boxes.

• Prepare rooms for surgical procedures and set up anesthesia equipment, prepares patient for surgery including but not limited to; shaving and aseptically preparing a surgical site, monitoring animal during anesthesia and recovery. Regular maintenance stocking of the anesthesia machine and dystocia cart. Coordinates the resuscitation of neonates.

• Sets up chute systems for bovine patients, assists in moving bovine patients though the chute system safely. Assists the Veterinarian with procedures such as; hoof trimming and lameness, de-horning, and minor surgical procedures.

• Assists the Therio service with the breeding and breeding management of all large animal species as well as dogs; including but not limited to semen collection, vaginal exams, maintaining records for BSE, regular maintenance of the liquid nitrogen semen storage tank, and maintains supply inventory of all treatment rooms.

AFTERHOURS/SWING/GRAVEYARD SHIFT:

• Communicates effectively with veterinarians and staff, while guiding students in performing critical and intensive nursing care or life-sustaining emergency care as needed.

• Responsible for following clinician-directed medical orders, ie: assists with after-hours emergency admissions, collects and preps samples for testing and analysis, runs in house labs, radiographs, sets up and maintains surgical sterile fields, properly performs and records treatments and observations in medical records, administers fluids, medications, and nutrition, maintains a clean, sanitary and functionally organized and safe service area, all with an emphasis on patient care.

• Under direction of clinician, monitors animal recovery and provides nursing care to critical care patients. Initiates and/or assists with implementation of emergency procedures during critical periods to sustain life of patient

27% STUDENT INSTRUCTION:

• Provides demonstration, training, assistance, and instruction to veterinary students in the completion of general and advanced patient care procedures, recognizing and accommodating various learning styles and needs. Ensure that all students have equal access to tools, resources, and opportunities for hands-on practice. Instruct students in all aspects of the hospital and veterinary nursing, fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where all students feel valued and respected.

3% TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Completes annual safety and diversity training to comply with VTH standards.

• Completes the required continuing education to maintain a current veterinary technician license.

What You Will Need

• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate professionally with a variety of students, faculty, staff, and clients.

• Demonstrated ability to work productively and cooperatively in teams, and to contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming team culture where individuals with a range of different backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and/or life experiences feel valued and respected.

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.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 2 or more years of experience providing medical care for large animals in a veterinary teaching hospital or veterinary clinic.

• Extensive knowledge and experience working with large animals in all aspects of veterinary nursing.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively instruct others in veterinary techniques.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• The VTH is a seven day per week, 24 hour per day hospital; therefore, weekend and holiday work may be required. Shift assignment may change based on operational needs and/or to maintain appropriate staffing levels.

• This position is located in an extremely busy Veterinary Teaching Hospital and works primarily with large animals.

• 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 is 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 walking, standing, running, stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, and crawling on hard or uneven surfaces 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 the employee in this position, Oregon State University offers a rabies vaccination at the employer's expense (acceptance/declination at the discretion of the appointee).

• Overtime, evening, on-call, and/or weekend hours required.

• 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.

Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.

Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:

Garland Burdock

burdockg@oregonstate.edu

541-737-6910

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. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If 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 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/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 employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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