Washington State University
Veterinary Technician
Pullman, WA · Staff+ · Full-time
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Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $51,397 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Veterinary Technologists and Technicians" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Administer anesthetic injections and medications, draw blood, help with C-arm, collect specimens, and monitor vital signs for veterinarians and clinicians involved in animal health care and instruction.
- Assist in explaining specific techniques to students and personnel.
- This includes facilitating receiving of patients, assisting during examination, and assisting in or performing diagnostic procedures and/or treatments as per the clinicians on the Oncology service.
Responsibilities
- May order, track and maintain supplies of pharmaceuticals and consumable inventory.
- Emergent Surgery - Provide veterinary technical support by circulating and assisting in all aspects of surgical care and treatment of all species within the Emergent Surgery section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
- Oncology - This position provides veterinary technical support in the management and treatment of patients presented to the Oncology service, as well as act as a patient advocate.
- Administer medications and maintain patient records.
Requirements
- AND must be licensed as Veterinary Technician in the State of Washington within six months of hire.
- DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine.
- 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.
- Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
- May teach/lead students in the professional degree program.
Compensation
- Veterinary Technician/Specialist 1: Monthly salary $3,752 to $5,011 | Range 42 (steps A-M)
Benefits
- WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave
- medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
- deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
- and employee tuition waiver.
- For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
- Candidates must be able to use electronic medical records system to accurately reflect patient charges and medical records.
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