Veterinary Technician Assistant

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on August 2, 2026.

Veterinary Technician positions with the College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Teaching Hospital provide skilled veterinary technical support. They assist clinicians and fourth‑year students in all aspects of patient care, including maintaining daily patient records, recording procedures, medications, and general work‑up of patients. Candidates must be able to use the electronic medical records system to accurately reflect patient charges and medical records.

They may order, track, and maintain supplies of pharmaceuticals and consumable inventory, and may teach or lead students in the professional degree program.

• Emergency Service – This position assists students, faculty, and technical staff in the work‑up and treatment of small animal patients during wellness appointments and routine hospital care within the Small Animal Hospital. The role includes assisting with procedures in work‑up, treatment, and maintenance of post‑operative patients, as well as feeding, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and observing animals for sickness or abnormalities.
• Small Animal Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – This position assists students, faculty, house officers, and technical staff in the work‑up and treatment of small animal patients under emergency and routine hospital care within the Small Animal ICU (SA ICU). Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, feeding, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and observing animals for sickness or abnormalities.

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

$3,485 to $4,633 – 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.

• Paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
• Retirement and deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development; employee tuition waiver

• Two years of experience as an Animal Technician 2, or equivalent education/experience
• Two years of hands‑on experience working with animals; up to one year may be replaced with relevant coursework such as a veterinary assistant certificate or animal science degree

• Two years of hands‑on experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinic
• Experience with restraint of species within specific service
• Experience with the specific service you are applying for
• Experience with diagnostics, anesthesia (induction/recovery), or procedures
• Experience cleaning, stocking, and general hospital operations
• Experience working with electronic medical records

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Location: Pullman, WA

Time Type: Full time

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