Animal Care Facility Manager

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman seeks an Animal Care Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the College of Veterinary Medicine's large animal research program. You will ensure high standards of animal care, manage procedures, compliance, and record keeping, and supervise care staff and budgeting activities.

You will guide staff on handling, restraint, blood collection, euthanasia and related techniques, while ensuring adherence to IACUC and AAALAC rules and university

Qualifications

• Require a Bachelor's degree in zoology, animal science, or closely related field and 3 years of experience in a laboratory animal care facility with at least 1 year in supervision.
• Master's degree may substitute for up to one year of professional work experience.
• Certification as Laboratory Animal Technologist may be required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the large animal research program in CVM.
• Oversee animal care, research procedures, compliance and record keeping.
• Manage budgets and allocate resources for animal operations.
• Supervise and train staff, instructors, and students in animal handling and techniques.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory animal care

IACUC knowledge

AAALAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in zoology, animal science, or closely related field

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 29, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 1185-YN_ADMINPRO - Animal Care Facility Manager

Business Title: Animal Care Facility Manager

Employee Type: Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Animal Care Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day operation of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) large animal research program. Specific duties include directing daily operations as they relate to animal care, animal research procedures, animal use compliance, and record keeping. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with Washington Board of Pharmacy drug procedures and record keeping and DEA regulations regarding controlled substances used in research. You will be responsible for allocating resources dedicated to research animal operations, including budget responsibilities., and for supervision of research animal care staff, both temporary and permanent. In this role, you will instruct staff and students in the handling, restraint, blood withdrawal, injection, euthanasia, anesthesia and related animal techniques and equipment usage; providing advice and supervision on breeding habits, behavior and related factors potentially affecting research data or experimental procedures.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $4,508 - $6,092 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 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 detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor's degree in zoology, animal science, or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in a laboratory animal care facility which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and progressively responsible animal care experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist may be required within one (1) year of employment.
• Knowledge of WSU IACUC Committee rules.
• Knowledge of AAALAC International Organization rules.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology | College of Veterinary Medicine | Washington State University

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name: Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology

Location: Pullman, WA

Time Type: Full time

Position Term: 12 Month

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.

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with