Animal Technician 3 – Large Animal Care (Evenings/Weekends)

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking an Animal Technician 3 - Large Animal Hospital in Pullman, WA. The role supports examination, procedures, anesthesia, and recovery for large animals, and involves patient care, cleanliness, and client communications.

Evening and weekend hours may be required after training. This full-time, permanent position offers benefits and a structured salary under the state pay schedule.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Animal Technician 2; OR equivalent education/experience.
• 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.
• Equine positions must be filled by individuals with hands on equine experience.
• Ability to work 40-hours/week for 100% positions and 36-hours/week for 90% positions.
• Must pass WSUradiation safety training exam first time it is available.
• Must be able to wear a respirator; either full mask, half mask, or aPAPR.
• Ability to work a variable shift that may include 10-hour shifts and/or weekends, overnights and evenings.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, at time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist during examination, diagnostic procedures, workup, treatment, induction, anesthesia, surgery and recovery of large animal patients under emergency and routine hospital care.
• Assist in all aspects of patient care including feeding, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and observing animals for sickness or abnormalities.
• Receive and discharge patients to designated clients or their representative.
• Maintain case log database for callbacks, fiscal estimates and final bills, RDVM information, and case numbers.

Job description

Washington State University is seeking an Animal Technician 3 - Large Animal Hospital in Pullman, WA. The role supports examination, procedures, anesthesia, and recovery for large animals, and involves patient care, cleanliness, and client communications.

Evening and weekend hours may be required after training. This full-time, permanent position offers benefits and a structured salary under the state pay schedule.