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Vet Research/Health Tech 1
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$48,941 / year median in Oregon
+32% projected growth
Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4563102
Job Title:
Vet Research/Health Tech 1
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Job Location:
Beaverton
Date Posted:
09/04/2026
Hours Worked Per Week:
40
Shift:
Day Shift
Duration of Job:
Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary Vet Research/Health Tech 1
US-OR-Beaverton Requisition ID:
2026-41250
Position Category:
Veterinary
Job Type:
AFSCME union represented
Position Type:
Regular Full-Time
Posting Department:
Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC)
Posting Salary Range:
$25.38 - $34.35 per hour, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE:
1.00
Posting Schedule:
Weekly work schedules established by DCM leadership staff and may include voluntary and mandatory overtime, and holiday work schedules
Posting Hours:
7:00am - 3:30pm; includes all weekends after completing the training program
HR Mission:
Research
Drug Testable:
Yes Department Overview The www.ohsu.edu/onprc">Oregon National Primate 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. Function/Duties of Position Provide research support, routine health care and animal husbandry for animals maintained at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. The primary function of this position is to perform the manual and technical husbandry tasks directly related to the care of, and research support for the use of, laboratory animals. Duties must be performed in a professional manner and will require contact with investigative staff. The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on animal populations and care requirements, service requirements, and staffing needs, during regular and non-regular working hours, including weekends, holidays, or on an overtime basis. Research Support Services Responsible for, assist with, coordinate, and complete a large volume of tasks following various clearly defined and established research protocols and procedures, in support of laboratory animals used in research.
Participate in the development, coordination and implementation of institution-wide animal care and use procedures.
Implement established procedures and policies governing the safe and humane care and use of laboratory animals.
Safely perform (using proper techniques) standard veterinary procedures, including but not limited to venipuncture, medication dose calculations, administration of medications via intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral routes.
Collect body fluids. Animal Health Care Services Participate in general animal health surveillance by observing anim Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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Compensation
Not Provided
Job Requirements
Experience Required:
At least 1 year
Education Required:
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Age:
N/A