Clinical Veterinary Technician 1

The Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.The Clinical Veterinary Technician 1 assists in providing clinical care, nursing support and husbandry for a variety of laboratory research animals. This is the first level of a three-level series. It is distinguished from the higher levels with increased level of oversight on clinical cases and focus on assisting surgical procedures. This role will be supervised or guided by senior staff and DVMs. At this level there is an emphasis on animal health, training, and greater supervision. It is distinguished from other Veterinary Technician series by the emphasis on clinical care and nursing support. Work inside an ABSL3 facility is a requirement of this position.Key Responsibilities & Performance StandardsRounds/TriageWith oversight, evaluates new and ongoing clinical casesProvides basic treatments within clinic guidelines or as determined by the attending veterinarianDetermines which cases need immediate care from the attending veterinarian, and which can be managed through routine practicesNursing and Critical careProvides assistance and support in the assessment, treatment, and stabilization of patients with urgent medical needs.May independently stabilize patients while the veterinarian is en route.Provides ongoing care for patients with potentially life-threatening illness or injury whose condition is likely to change moment to moment.Monitors recovery from sedation and patient care, including creation of medical records and administration of medications.Performs general nursing functions in the clinical hospital, hospitalized patient area, and animal housing facilitiesTherapeuticsPerforms standard clinical procedures on research animals including but not limited to: checking for standard pathogens and treating as appropriate; venipuncture, intravenous and urethral catheter placement; medication dose calculations; administration of medications via intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal and oral routes; body fluid and tissue collection; cleans, debrides, sutures, and bandages wounds; assists with dental manipulations; monitoring of animals receiving gas anesthetics.Observation and RecordsChecks clinical cases daily for signs of abnormal behavior, illness, or injuryRecords information necessary to document adequate clinical care; and reports observed findings to veterinariansRecords requested environmental data; fills out death record on dead or euthanized animals.Animal HusbandryWaters and feeds hospitalized animals as instructed.Captures, restrains and transports animals in support of investigative or veterinary procedures.Identifies sexWeighs animalsGeneral MaintenanceClean and disinfects surgical and clinical supplies and instrumentation by an appropriate means for the material being cleaned.Assembles surgical instrument sets and supplies according to established guidelines or as directed.Maintains sterility of surgical supplies and instruments through proper storage and rotationMaintain procedure rooms including but not limited to stocking, cleaning, expiration monitoringMiscellaneousMay perform some of the following tasksDrive unit vehicles to provide support to animal care.Identify animals.Help with group-housed processing.Perform any duties which are deemed necessary by managerial staff.Education:High school diploma or GEDExperience:1 year experience caring for animals in a veterinary hospital including 6 month experience in a clinical position ANDState certification through the Veterinary Medical Examining Board as a Veterinary Technician ANDCertification by the American Association for Lab Animal Science at the Assistant Lab Animal Technician (ALAT) level within one year of employmentJob Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):Knowledgeable in standard medical terminology and nomenclatureAbility to communicate and record patient information as requiredManual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills to correctly perform clinical and technical proceduresKnowledge of?veterinary and?biological principles which underlie clinical illness.Knowledge of normal physiological parameters, normal growth and development, and typical disease processesKnowledge of veterinary procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions during clinical case managementAbility to operate a variety of medical equipment used in clinical practiceAbility to obtain clear, diagnostic x-rays using established medical techniques or standard procedures.Knowledge of methodology and microbiology as it relates to cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.Veterinary nursing skills for intensive care patientsAbility to utilize personal protective equipment for cases requiring Animal Biosafety levels 2 & 3Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner with veterinary, scientific, and technical staff in difficult or stressful situationsIntermediate level skills in Microsoft applicationsPrioritization/triageAbility to communicate effectively in oral and written formatsRegistrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:current state certification through the Veterinary Medical Examining Boardvalid Driver’s License and the ability to drive DCM vehicles on and off campusEducation:AA in Veterinary TechnologyExperience:Experience in the health care of experimental animals in a research settingExperience working with USDA regulated research animalsExperience working in a surgical environmentExperience with dental procedures, ultrasound, radiology, or emergency medicineJob Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):Advanced computer and Microsoft skillsMedical knowledge and clinical experience in the management of nonhuman primate illnessSkills from working in the surgical environmentRegistrations, Certifications and/or Licenses: AALAS certificationCurrent state issued radiology licenseWORKING CONDITIONS: Requires the ability to move unassisted through various animal housing areas located in several separate buildings, indoor and outdoor, (including covered areas that are not environmentally controlled), in order to make animal observations, perform animal husbandry tasks, handle, move, or restrain animals, collect samples, administer treatments, and perform other procedures. Includes: moving on wet and/or slick surfaces, through narrow corridors between rows of cages, and climbing stairs to corral observation platformsAbility to work in areas where there is risk of exposure to zoonotic agents through injury, by direct contact with animals or their tissues and body fluids, or by contact with equipment contaminated by animals or their tissues and body fluidsAbility to work where there is risk of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, radiation, and sanitizing chemicalsWork inside an ABSL 3 facility is requiredWeekly work schedules established by DCM managerial staff, including voluntary and in-voluntary weekend and holiday work schedules. Ability to work overtime as needed.PHYSICAL DEMANDS & EQUIPMENT USAGE:Requires:?ability to drive DCM vehicles on and off campus as requiredAbility to walk and stand for continuous hours a day; ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Ability to lift objects weighing approximately 19 kg (42 lbs) to approximately shoulder heightAbility to push and pull heavy wheeled equipment such as cage racks and loaded cartsAbility to learn and use computerized medical programs to perform data input and communicationOregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or .

Created: 2025-11-15