Veterinary Technician - VCS

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity: Provide veterinary technical support and assist during examination, diagnostic procedures, induction, anesthesia, surgery and recovery of live animals in the CVM professional degree program laboratory teaching unit. Will also assist with setup, teaching and tear-down of laboratories in professional degree program. Will teach DVM students and communicate with faculty and other staff regarding the delivery of laboratory curriculum and procurement of animals for the teaching program. Additional Information: This is a full time ( 100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: Veterinary Specialist 2: $4,542 to $6,107 | Range 50 (Steps A-M) Veterinary Specialist 3: $4,882 to $6,576 | Range 53 (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. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation .

Requirements

• Veterinary Specialist 2: An associate degree from an accredited school of animal technology, or registration, certification or licensure in an animal or veterinary technician field and one year full-time experience as a Veterinary Specialist 1; OR equivalent education/experience. 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.
• Veterinary Specialist 3: 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. Licensed veterinary technician at time of hire. If not licensed in Washington State, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience training and teaching students, interns and residents in specialty clinic setting.
• Experience working in a small animal and large animal veterinary setting preferred.
• 5 years of experience working with laboratory animals or in a veterinary clinic setting (Veterinary Specialist 3).

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary technical support and assist during examination, diagnostic procedures, induction, anesthesia, surgery and recovery of live animals in the CVM professional degree program laboratory teaching unit.
• Assist with setup, teaching and tear-down of laboratories in professional degree program.
• Teach DVM students and communicate with faculty and other staff regarding the delivery of laboratory curriculum and procurement of animals for the teaching program.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees