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

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition waiver

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman seeks an Animal Facilities Care Supervisor to manage daily small animal care operations, uphold welfare, biosecurity, sanitation and regulatory compliance, and lead a team of animal care staff.

Reporting to the Animal Care Facility Manager, you will hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate civil service and hourly employees, coordinate supplies, laundry, waste disposal, and ensure equipment upkeep across the facility.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Animal Technician 3, with at least one year in lead or supervisory role.
• Equivalent education/experience may satisfy requirements, including a Bachelor's degree or progress toward degree.
• Must pass WSU radiation safety training exam on first attempt.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of small animal care services.
• Lead and supervise animal care personnel.
• Ensure welfare, biosecurity, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate stocking, laundry, and waste disposal.
• Maintain records and assist with equipment repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Animal care

Inventory management

Maintenance & repairs

Communication

Education

Two years Animal Technician 3 experience

Bachelor's degree / equivalent

Job description

**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 pass WSU radiation 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** **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.