Veterinary Technician Assistant - SA Emergency
About The Position
The Opportunity: Assist animals upon presentation to determine stability. Assist students, faculty, house officers, and technical staff in the work-up and treatment of small animal patients presenting through the emergency room. Assist with procedures in work-up, treatment, and maintenance of hospitalized cases when the ER is not busy. Assist in all aspects of patient care including feeding, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and observing animals for sickness or abnormalities. We are currently hiring for swing shift. 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.
Requirements
- Two (2) 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.
- Ability to work 40-hours/week for 100% positions and 36-hours/week for 90% positions.
- Must pass WSU radiation safety training exam first time it is available.
- Must be able to wear a respirator; either full mask, half mask, or a PAPR.
- Ability to work a variable shift that may include 10-hour shifts and/or weekends, overnights and evenings.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist animals upon presentation to determine stability.
- Assist students, faculty, house officers, and technical staff in the work-up and treatment of small animal patients presenting through the emergency room.
- Assist with procedures in work-up, treatment, and maintenance of hospitalized cases when the ER is not busy.
- Assist in all aspects of patient care including feeding, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and observing animals for sickness or abnormalities.
Benefits
- 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
- employee tuition waiver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
