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

Benefits package

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant for the Large Animal Hospital. The role supports exams, diagnostics, treatment, anesthesia, surgery and recovery for large animals, with responsibilities across patient care, feeding, cleanliness, and observing health status.

The position is full-time in Pullman, WA, with evening/weekend shifts after training. Eligible for comprehensive benefits including tuition waiver; background checks apply.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, faculty, house officers, and technical staff during examination, diagnostic procedures, work-up, treatment, induction, anesthesia, surgery and recovery of large animal patients.
• 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.

Education

Veterinary certificate or animal science degree

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: October 4, 2026. If 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

Veterinary Technician Assistant - Large Animal Hospital

Employee Type

Classified

Position Details

The Veterinary Technician Assistant - 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

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.

Equal Opportunity

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. 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].

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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