Veterinary Technician | Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Veterinary Technician | Veterinary Teaching Hospital

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.

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

Monthly Salary:

Veterinary Technician/Specialist 1: Monthly salary $4,320 to $5,011 | Range 42 (steps G-M)

Veterinary Technician/Specialist 2: Monthly salary $5,271 to $6,107 | Range 50 (steps G-M)

Veterinary Technician/Specialist 3: Monthly salary $5,666 to $6,576 | Range 53 (steps G-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.

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:

Associate's Degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited school of veterinary technology OR Equivalent education and experience as defined by the Washington State Department of Health Veterinary Technician licensing requirements; AND must be licensed as Veterinary Technician in the State of Washington within six months of hire.

WA State department of Health Vet Tech licensing requirements:

• Graduation from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited school in veterinary technology.
• Graduation from a two-year curriculum in animal health or veterinary technology which is not accredited, plus a minimum of 36 months of full-time experience under the supervision of one or more licensed veterinarians.
• Licensure as a veterinary technician in another state and 36 months of full-time experience.
• DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine.

Additional Requirements for all levels:

• Applicant must meet the required criteria (WAC 246-935-060) to be eligible to sit for the Washington State veterinary technician exam and must pass the exam the first time it is available.
• Must pass WSU radiation safety training exam first time it is available.
• May require evening and/or weekend or overnight schedule.

Additional Requirements for Veterinary Technician/Specialist 2 :

• Requires 1-year full-time experience as a Veterinary Technician/Specialist 1 or equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements for Veterinary Technician/Specialist 3 :

• Requires A Bachelor's degree in a medical, biological, or allied field, and two years of applicable experience; or graduation from a two-year veterinary technician program, and two years of working experience with laboratory animals, at least six months must include experience directing the work of others; OR equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications for all levels:

• Experience training and teaching students, interns and residents in specialty practice or hospital, or in academic practice

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Location: Pullman, WA 99164

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 RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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