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Washington State University
Veterinary Technician Assistant
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$40,771 / year median in Washington
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Technician Assistant 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Pullman, WA $3,485
- $4,633 a month
- Full-time Washington State University 760 reviews $3,485
- $4,633 a month
- Full-time Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: August 2, 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:
Veterinary Technician Assistant Employee Type:
Classified Position Details:
The Opportunity:
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.Current Vacancies:
Technician Assistant•Emergency Service:
This position is assigned to Emergency Services. It will assist students, faculty, and technical staff in the work-up and treatment of small animal patients during wellness appointments and under routine hospital care within Small Animal Hospital. Assist with procedures in work-up, treatment, and maintenance post-operative patients. Assist in all aspects of patient care including feeding, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and observing animals for sickness or abnormalities. Technician Assistant- Small Animal Intensive Care Unit (ICU): This position 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 ICU (SA ICU).
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.Monthly Salary:
$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 withWAC 357-28
. In accordance withRCW 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.Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years hands-on experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinic. Experience with restraint of species within specific service. Experience with 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 About Department/College/Area/ Campus- College of Veterinary Medicine |