Veterinary Technician | Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital seeks skilled Veterinary Technicians to support clinicians and veterinary students in Neurology and Oncology services. You will maintain daily patient records, reflect procedures and medications, and assist in diagnostic and therapeutic workflows.

You will use the hospital information system to record charges and medical records, manage pharmaceutical inventory, and help teach students in the professional degree program, contributing to

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician positions with the College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital provide skilled veterinary technical support and assist clinicians and fourth-year students in patient care.
• Candidates must be able to use electronic medical records system to accurately reflect patient charges and medical records.
• May order, track and maintain supplies of pharmaceuticals and consumable inventory; may teach/lead students in the professional degree program.

Responsibilities

• Neurology: provide veterinary technical support in management, diagnosis and treatment of neurological patients; assist with examinations, phlebotomy, patient monitoring, and anesthesia as needed.
• Oncology: provide veterinary technical support for patient management and treatment; assist during examinations and diagnostic procedures and administer anesthetics as directed.

Skills

Clinical support

EMR usage

Record keeping

Inventory management

Student instruction

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: December 30, 2026

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

Available Title(s)

524A-YN_CS_NPS - Veterinary Specialist 1, 524B-YN_CS_NPS - Veterinary Specialist 2, 524C-YN_CS_NPS - Veterinary Specialist 3

Business Title

Veterinary Technician | Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Employee Type

Classified

Position Details

The Opportunity: Veterinary Technician positions with the College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital provide skilled veterinary technical support, assist clinicians and fourth-year students in all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to, maintaining daily patient records, recording procedures, medications and general work-up of patients. Candidates must be able to use electronic medical records system to accurately reflect patient charges and medical records. May order, track and maintain supplies of pharmaceuticals and consumable inventory. May teach/lead students in the professional degree program.

Current Vacancies

Neurology: Provide veterinary technical support in the management, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presented to the Neurology Service while serving as a patient advocate. Responsibilities include receiving neurology appointments, assisting with neurological examinations, and performing or assisting with diagnostic procedures as directed by Neurology clinicians. Instruct and/or perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, patient monitoring, and the assessment of vital signs. Prepare patients for surgery, advanced imaging, electrodiagnostic testing, radiology, and other therapeutic procedures while providing specialized nursing care for neurological patients. Perform MRI of the brain and spinal cord in canine and feline patients, ensuring adherence to all MRI safety protocols. Evaluate completed studies for technical quality and make corrections or repeat imaging as necessary to ensure diagnostic accuracy. Support neurosurgical procedures by preparing and maintaining operating rooms, assisting with surgical setup and breakdown, circulating during procedures, and inducing and monitoring anesthesia as needed. Coordinate patient care and procedures with other Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) services to ensure efficient and comprehensive treatment. Administer medications, maintain accurate and complete medical records, and participate in clinical neurology research activities as appropriate. Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialty-specific equipment. Enter charges, procedures, and medical information into the hospital information system to support patient care documentation and client billing. Communicate treatment plans and protocols to fourth-year veterinary students and provide instruction on common neurology techniques, procedures, and standards of care. Contribute to the educational mission of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital by supporting clinical teaching and mentoring activities within the Neurology Service.

Oncology - This position provides veterinary technical support in the management and treatment of patients presented to the Oncology service, as well as act as a patient advocate. This includes facilitating receiving of patients, assisting during examination, and assisting in or performing diagnostic procedures and/or treatments as per the clinicians on the Oncology service. Instructing or performing the administration of anesthetics