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Washington State University Veterinary Technician-Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman, Washington
Veterinary Technician-Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
524A-YNCSNPS - Veterinary Specialist 1, 524B-YNCSNPS - Veterinary Specialist 2, 524C-YNCSNPS - Veterinary Specialist 3
Business Title:
Veterinary Technician-Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
Positions 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. 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.
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:
Veterinary Technician/Specialist 1: Monthly salary $3,643 to $4,865 | Range 42 (steps A-M)
Veterinary Technician/Specialist 2: Monthly salary $4,410 to $5,929 | Range 50 (steps A-M)
Veterinary Technician/Specialist 3: Monthly salary $4,740 to $6,384 | Range 53 (steps A-M).
Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357-28.
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. 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. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Required Qualifications:
Associate's Degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited school of veterinary technology OR Equivalent education and experience as defined by the Washington State Department of Health Veterinary Technician licensing requirements; AND must be licensed as Veterinary Technician in the State of Washington within six months of hire.
WA State department of Health Vet Tech licensing requirements:
Applicants must meet one of the following:
• Graduation from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited school in veterinary technology.
• Graduation from a two-year curriculum in animal health or veterinary technology which is not accredited, plus a minimum of 36 months of full-time experi