Animal Technician Supervisor-Small Animal Facilities Care

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Paid sick and vacation leave

Retirement and 401(k) options

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital seeks an Animal Technician Supervisor to lead the small animal care team and oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and compliance. You will supervise staff, manage inventory, and coordinate cleaning, laundry, and waste handling to support teaching and clinical missions.

The role requires supervisory experience in animal care, a relevant degree or equivalent, and adherence to safety training.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Animal Technician 3, with at least one year in lead or supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/experience accepted.
• Must pass WSU radiation safety training exam on first attempt.
• Experience with canine, feline, birds and exotics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of small animal care services and ensure welfare, biosecurity, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate civil service and hourly staff.
• Coordinate stocking, inventory, laundry, and waste/regulatory disposal.
• Maintain operation records and support veterinary teaching hospital operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Animal care

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 24, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

525H-YN_CS_NPS - Animal Technician Supervisor

Business Title:

Animal Technician Supervisor-Small Animal Facilities Care

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity: As the Animal Facilities Care Supervisor , you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical and teaching missions of the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Reporting to the Animal Care Facility Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of small animal care services and ensure the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, sanitation, and regulatory compliance are maintained throughout the facility.

In this role, you will lead and supervise animal care personnel while helping to create a safe, productive, and well-organized environment. You will oversee the cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of animal treatment areas, housing spaces, and holding facilities. You will monitor animals for signs of illness, injury, or abnormal behavior and communicate observations to appropriate clinical personnel to support quality patient care. You will also ensure compliance with established hospital protocols and animal care standards.

You will coordinate the stocking and inventory of supplies; oversee the collection, processing, and distribution of laundry; and ensure the proper collection and disposal of trash, biohazardous waste, and other regulated materials. Your leadership responsibilities will include hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating civil service and hourly employees. You will ensure adequate staffing levels and provide guidance and direction that support efficient facility operations.

Additional responsibilities include performing or coordinating minor equipment repairs, maintaining operational records, and completing other duties as assigned in support of Veterinary Teaching Hospital operations.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (subject to operational needs).

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary: $3,917 to $5,240 | Range 43 | 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 3, at least one year must include lead OR supervisory responsibility; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Equivalent experience may include a Bachelor’s Degree, progress toward degree and/or customer service experience.
• Must passWSUradiation safety training exam first time it is available.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with and caring for canine, feline, birds, and exotics.
• Experience in general maintenance and repair.
• Experience handling waste and performing custodial duties.
• Experience stocking inventory and completing laundry.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - Veterinary Teaching Hospital | Washington State University

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name: Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Location: Pullman, WA

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 Month

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

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