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Veterinary Teaching Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

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Veterinary Assistant

Florence, OR · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Always be teaching. Communicate effectively. Be kind. We want someone who contributes to that kind ... Employee veterinary care benefits * Continuing education opportunities * Uniforms/clinic apparel

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How much do veterinary teaching jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for veterinary teaching in Oregon is $75,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $80,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is veterinary teaching?

A Veterinary Teaching job involves educating students, interns, or residents in veterinary medicine. Professionals in this role may teach in classrooms, labs, or clinical settings at universities or veterinary schools. They often provide hands-on training, supervise clinical cases, and contribute to research. Some positions also include curriculum development and mentorship responsibilities.

What skills and qualifications are needed for veterinary teaching?

To thrive in Veterinary Teaching, you need a strong background in veterinary medicine or animal science, usually supported by a DVM or equivalent degree and teaching experience. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, e-learning platforms, and animal care management systems is highly valuable. Excellent communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help you effectively engage students and manage educational programs. These skills are critical to imparting knowledge, ensuring student success, and maintaining high standards in veterinary education.

What are some typical challenges faced in veterinary teaching?

Veterinary teaching professionals often navigate challenges such as balancing teaching responsibilities with clinical duties, staying current on advances in veterinary medicine, and adapting to diverse student learning needs. Additionally, they may oversee hands-on instruction while ensuring animal welfare and safety standards. Over time, these challenges can be rewarding, as they foster continual learning and professional growth. Collaborative team environments, often including faculty, clinicians, and researchers, provide support and shared resources to help address these obstacles.

How to become a veterinary teacher?

To become a veterinary teacher, one typically needs to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, gain clinical experience, and pursue advanced education such as a master's or Ph.D. in a related field. Academic positions often require research, teaching skills, and a strong understanding of veterinary sciences, with some roles demanding certification or licensure in veterinary medicine.

What cities in Oregon are hiring for Veterinary Teaching jobs?

Cities in Oregon with the most Veterinary Teaching job openings:

Infographic showing various Veterinary Teaching job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,845 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

JR0000409, Small Animal CVT Supervisor

Corvallis, OR

$80K - $96K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Join the dedicated team at Oregon State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital as a Patient Services Coordinator (PSC) in our Small Animal Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinary professional to combine advanced clinical nursing skills with leadership in a dynamic academic teaching environment.

As a Patient Services Coordinator, you will work alongside a collaborative team of supervisors to lead and support Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs), veterinary assistants, and student employees while coordinating patient care services. In this role, you will provide advanced nursing care to canine and feline patients, mentor the next generation of veterinary professionals, and help ensure the highest standards of patient care, client service, and hospital operations.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent professional judgement, time management and critical thinking skills
  • Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques and the ability to engage with and actively advance a diverse team
  • The capacity to collaborate with other supervisors to provide leadership and support hospital-wide
  • Flexibility and adaptability to manage challenging situations in a high-volume environment
  • Advanced technical skills and a passion for providing optimal, compassionate nursing care
  • A willingness to impart knowledge and wisdom to the next generation of veterinarians
  • Current certification as a veterinary technician and the ability to obtain Oregon certification within six months of hire
  • Familiarity with advanced medical and/or surgical procedures (minimum of three years’ experience as a licensed technician required - VTS in a small animal specialty preferred)

We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality medicine for our patients and superior instruction for our veterinary students. Our clients are dedicated to their pets, and we are committed to providing them with the care that they deserve!  We have multiple VTS technicians on our hospital team, as well as doctors who are board-certified in Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Critical Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Oncology and Surgery.  Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, Corvallis is a vibrant college town and an easy drive from Portland, the Cascades and the gorgeous Pacific Coast so that you can enjoy all that the PNW has to offer. 

Excellent benefits include:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($38-46/hour)
  • Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
  • Generous retirement/pension program
  • Significant tuition discount (for employee or qualified family members)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short/long term disability and life insurance
  • Pet care discount and preventative care
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • CE opportunities and allowance
  • Staff fitness program and recreational activities
  • Scrub allowance

Apply online at talent.oregonstate.edu to posting # JR0000409. 

OSU is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity.  As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, OSU values diversity in our faculty and staff regardless of their self-identity; to that end, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, LGBTQ community members, and others who share our vision of an inclusive community.


Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000 - $96,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No