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Veterinary adjunct:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Veterinary adjunctBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 25, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates.Applications will be reviewed located 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 practice is located on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer practice significant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major tasks. Typically, the starting income is at the lower end of the income range. For additional information Contact Us by: Robyn Panico robyn.panico@orgonstate.edu 541-737-4822 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. 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 variety of lived practice 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 Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment Vet Teaching Hospital (VTH) Classification Title Veterinary adjunct Job Title Veterinary adjunct Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category Regular Job Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Veterinary adjunct position for the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University (OSU). The 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 provides general medical and emergency care assistance to veterinarians and veterinary technicians. The Veterinary adjunct assists with medical care and treatment for small animal patients and ensures a clean and organized hospital care environment. 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 expertise, tools and expertise 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 cultural resource centers 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 compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package 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. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities Veterinary adjuncts may be assigned to any of the areas below with varying percentages depending on the needs of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. 45% MEDICAL PROCEDURE ASSISTANCE: Assists in drawing blood, assists with tabling and restraining animals; assists with monitoring animal recovery, assists with diagnostic procedures and treatments, including chemotherapy administration and radiographic studies. Provides care and treatments to patients as directed, feeding and monitoring intake levels, exercising animal patients as directed. Sets up and prepares for medical procedures including preparing exam rooms. 30% MAINTENANCE/CLEANING/INVENTORY: Cleans, assesses workcapability, performs minor routine maintenance of equipment, and ensures that medical and patient food supplies are stocked. Cleans and organizes patient treatment and cage areas after use. Maintains supply inventories, records supply use, and restocks medical supplies at various workstations. Launders and maintains patient bedding. Performs sweeping, mopping and garbage removal as needed. 20% HOSPITAL ASSISTANCE: Receives animal patients, processes intake paperwork, records patient information, inputs hospital charges in billing system, and verifies condition of cages. Communicates in a respectful and professional manner with clients about patient status, referring veterinarians and outside pharmacies as needed. Provides patient care, treatment and feeding in conformity with written and verbal instructions, assists with monitoring patient condition. Prepares patient for discharge and cleans equipment in between patients; disinfects treatment tables, cabinets, carts, counters, sinks, floors and patient kennels as necessary. 5% STUDENT INSTRUCTION: Assists in demonstrating patient restraint and handling, proper use of equipment and supplies under direct supervision of veterinary technicians or veterinarians. Facilitate a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment and support opportunities for the growth and development of students. What We Require Demonstrated practice in large and/or small animal handling and restraint AND one year of expertise and practice or training in a large and/or small animal facility. Demonstrated expertise 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. What You Will Need » Demonstrated high level of attention to detail. » Demonstrated capability 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 practices feel valued and respected. » Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal expertise, and the capability 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 prosperously 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 » Demonstrated capability to effectively instruct others in veterinary techniques. » Previous small animal practice. Working Conditions / Work Schedule » This position is located in an extremely busy Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The individual will have possible exposure to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, gas anesthetics, radiation, loud noises, wet and slippery floors, and machinery. These positions have access to controlled substances. » The employee in this position will often be required to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as push or pull objects weighing up to 200 pounds. Employee will also be required to stoop, bend, and kneel 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 the employee, Oregon State University offers a rabies vaccination at the employer's expense (acceptance/declination at the discretion of the appointee). » Overtime, evening and weekend hours required. Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min income $17.80 Max income $26.44 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/107767 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P04972CT Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/30/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 09/16/2024 Full Consideration Date 09/25/2024 Closing Date 10/02/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions to candidates To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 25, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates. Applications will be reviewed located 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 practice is located on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer practice significant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major tasks. Typically, the starting income is at the lower end of the income range. For additional information Contact Us by: Robyn Panico robyn.panico@orgonstate.edu 541-737-4822 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. 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 variety of lived practice 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 Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Describe your practice providing restraint and/or medical care for small animals (dogs and cats). Include a) years of practice; b) the organization where you gained your practice; and c) treatments with which you assisted. (Open Ended Question) » * Describe your practice with the following: a) cleaning and maintenance of a veterinary care or other animal facility b) maintaining inventory and ordering of supplies c) training or teaching others. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsOptional Documents» VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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