This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Veterinary Assistant position for the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital in 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 the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College budget (from all sources) approximates $21 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 health care for animals locally and referral care for animals in Oregon and the region, participates in the education of veterinary students through clinical training, develops new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for veterinary care, and provides consultation service to practitioners and clients.
This position is responsible for daily operations necessary in maintaining general patient areas in the Large Animal Teaching Hospital and general patient care. General patient areas require deep cleaning, organizing and restocking daily. Patient care encompasses feeding and watering hospitalized patients, stall cleaning and disinfecting, assisting with medical care and treatments as well as care for CVM owned animals and paperwork associated with the care.
Demonstrated experience in large and/or small animal handling and restraint AND one year of knowledge and experience or training in a large and/or small animal facility. Demonstrated knowledge of: drugs and medications typically used in veterinary care; patient preparation, medical procedure assistance; medical terminology; animal anatomy; veterinary care procedures; basic mathematics (add, subtract, multiply, divide); and animal restraint technique and devices. Finalists for this position will be required to complete a background history questionnaire. Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Requirements :
Familiarity with caring for and handling large animals such as horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, etc.
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.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate professionally with a variety of students, faculty, staff, 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 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.
Type:
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 is a float position and work schedule will typically include at least one weekend shift.
This position in 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, may be responsible for maintaining controlled drug logs, and witnessing the dispensing of drugs out of the cubex machine.
The 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.
The 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 large animals has certain inherent risks. Animal handling and restraining 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, Evenings, On-call, and or weekend hours required.The 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.
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