We consider quantum integrable models associated with so 3 algebra. We describe Bethe vectors of these models in terms of the current generators of the DY (so 3 ) algebra. To implement this approach we use isomorphism between R-matrix and Drinfeld current realizations of the Yangians and their doubles for classical types B, C, and D series algebras. Using these results we derive the actions of the monodromy matrix elements on off-shell Bethe vectors. We show that these action formulas lead to recursions for off-shell Bethe vectors and Bethe equations for on-shell Bethe vectors. The action formulas can also be used for calculating the scalar products in the models associated with so 3 algebra. 1 a.