Animal Technician 3 - SA Facilities/Kennel Assistant

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

February 15, 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:

Animal Technician 3 - SA Facilities/Kennel Assistant

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Utilize diverse knowledge base for many needs within an animal care facility with an emphasis on cleaning and maintenance. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing animal treatment and holding areas and observing animals for sickness or abnormalities. Stocking supplies; collecting, processing and distributing laundry; collection and disposal of trash and biohazardous waste. Minor equipment repair and other miscellaneous tasks as needed. Train, lead and assist with work of hourly employees.

Work schedule 5am – 1:30pm, Monday-Friday. (Some Holiday and weekend shifts may occasionally be required).

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 (Steps A-M) | 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.

• 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 - 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.

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