Animal Technician Supervisor-Small Animal Facilities Care

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* 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  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.
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* 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.

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* 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.
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* 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…