Veterinary Technician Assistant

About the role

The Opportunity: Veterinary Technician positions with the College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital provide skilled veterinary technical support, assist clinicians and fourth-year students in all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to, maintaining daily patient records, recording procedures, medications and general work-up of patients. Candidates must be able to use electronic medical records system to accurately reflect patient charges and medical records. May order, track and maintain supplies of pharmaceuticals and consumable inventory. May teach/lead students in the professional degree program.

Available Title(s)

• 525G-YN_CS_NPS - Animal Technician 3

Business Title

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Employee Type

Classified

Position Details

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Current Vacancies

• Technician Assistant - Emergency Service
• Technician Assistant - Small Animal Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Additional Information

Monthly Salary: $3,485 to $4,633 | Range 38 (Steps A-M)

Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Animal Technician 2; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Two (2) years of experience working with animals, hands-on.
• Up to 1 year can be replaced with relevant coursework such as a veterinary assistant certificate or animal science degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years hands-on experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinic.
• Experience with restraint of species within specific service.
• Experience with specific service you are applying for.
• Experience with diagnostics, anesthesia (induction/recovery), or procedures.
• Experience cleaning, stocking, and general hospital operations.
• Experience working with electronic medical records.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/Campus

College of Veterinary Medicine | Washington State University

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Resume Cover Letter External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type

Full time

Position Term

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.