Veterinary Technician Assistant - ER
Washington State UniversityAbout the role
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
May 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 3Business Title:
Veterinary Technician Assistant - EREmployee Type:
ClassifiedPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As an Animal Technician 3 with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital you will assist students, faculty, house officers, and technical staff in the work-up and treatment of small animal patients under emergency and routine hospital care within Small Animal Hospital. Your role will also assist with procedures in work up, treatment, and maintenance of hospitalized cases. Additionally, you will assist in all aspects of patient care including feeding, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and observing animals for sickness or abnormalities.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $3,417 to $4,542 | 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.
Two (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.
Must pass WSU radiation safety training exam first time it is available.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinic.
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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 Apply for this role