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Washington State University Veterinary Technician-Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman, Washington
Veterinary Technician-Veterinary Teaching Hospital Available Title(s): 524A-YNCSNPS - Veterinary Specialist 1, 524B-YNCSNPS - Veterinary Specialist 2, 524C-YNCSNPS - Veterinary Specialist 3 Business Title: Veterinary Technician-Veterinary Teaching Hospital Employee Type: Classified Time Type: Full time Position Term: Position Details: Positions 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. 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 recruitment is approved for a referral incentive for eligible WSU employees. For instructions to complete this process and eligibility visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/employees/benefits/employees-benefits-total-compensation-package/hiring-incentive/. Additionally, relocation compensation can be negotiated at the time of time of hire in accordance with WSU Business Policies and Procedures Manual 55.62 Relocation Compensation (https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/bppm-55-62/) and is subject to appropriate payroll taxes. 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: Applicants must meet one of the following: • 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. Veterinary Technician/Specialist 1: Monthly salary range 42 | $3,537 to $4,723 (steps A-M) Veterinary Technician/Specialist 2: Requires 1-year full-time experience as a Veterinary Technician/Specialist 1 or equivalent education/experience. Monthly Salary range 50 | $4,282 to $5,756 (steps A-M) 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. Monthly salary range 53 | $4,602 to $6,198 (steps A-M). Preferred Qualifications for all levels: • Experience training and teaching students, interns and residents in specialty practice or hospital, or in academic practice Additional Information: Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine Department Name: Veterinary Teaching Hospital<