Animal Technician 3 - Large Animal Hospital

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

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman, WA is seeking an Animal Technician 3 for the Large Animal Hospital. The role supports examination, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, and recovery of large animal patients, with supervision of students and staff during procedures.

The position requires 2 years of hands-on animal care experience, the ability to work 40 hours per week (evenings/weekends after training), and the capacity to pass radiation safety training.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on animal care experience, or related coursework.
• Equine experience preferred and hands-on animal handling.
• Ability to work 40 hours/week, with evenings/weekends after training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination, diagnostic procedures, anesthesia, surgery and recovery of large animals.
• Feed animals, maintain hospital cleanliness and observe for health issues.
• Receive and discharge patients to clients or their representatives.
• Maintain case logs for callbacks, estimates and final bills; RDVM info and case numbers.

Skills

Animal handling

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certificate or Animal Science degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

## Animal Technician 3 - Large Animal HospitalApply: Pullman, WA: Full time: Posted Today: R-15428**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:**October 4, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.**Available Title(s):**525G-YN\\_CS\\_NPS - Animal Technician 3**Business Title:**Animal Technician 3 - Large Animal Hospital**Employee Type:**Classified**Position Details:****The Opportunity:**The Animal Technician 3 - Large Animal Hospital will assist students, faculty, house officers, and technical staff during examination, diagnostic procedures, work-up, treatment, induction, anesthesia, surgery and recovery of animals 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.**Position hours:** Evening and weekend hours required after training period.**Additional Information:**This is a **full-time** (100% FTE), **permanent** position. This position is **overtime eligible**. **Monthly Salary:** $3,485 to $4,633 | Range 38 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. 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 Classified staff and Total Compensation.**Required 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 WSU radiation safety training exam first time it is available.* Must be able to wear a respirator; either full mask, half mask, or a PAPR.* 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 SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.**Preferred Qualifications:*** 2 years hands on experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinic.* Experience with restraint of species within specific service* Experience with specific service 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 **Area/College:** College of Veterinary Medicine **Department Name:** Veterinary Teaching Hospital **Location:** Pullman, WA**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. 1) Resume 2) 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:**12 MonthWashington 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.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].