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Animal Technician 1
Washington State University
Animal Technician 1
Washington State University
 Animal Technician 1 Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: June 18, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 525E-YN_CS_NPS - Animal Technician 1 Business Title: Animal Technician 1 Employee Type: Classified Position Details: To support WSU's ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $1,500.00. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive - Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu). The Opportunity: The Integrated Vivarium Services Unit (IVS) within the Office of the Campus Veterinarian at WSU Pullman supports humane and ethical care and treatment of animals involved in research and education at WSU. The campus veterinarian has the authority to oversee all aspects of animal health and welfare. Join our team at the IVS as an Animal Care Technician. We are hiring multiple individuals for this essential position, you will perform routine daily tasks related to the care, monitoring, handling, and feeding of animals, while maintaining the cleanliness of university animal facilities. Your responsibilities will include providing daily care and monitoring of animals, handling and feeding them according to detailed instructions, and supporting vivarium users. Additionally, you will periodically drive to regional airports (Pullman, Lewiston, or Spokane) to pick up animal shipments. To excel in this role, you must be able to follow detailed directions and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. You will be expected to report to work under conditions where other employees are not required to, such as inclement weather and WSU suspended operations. If you are ready to meet the demands of this essential position and ensure the well-being of our animals, we encourage you to apply. Additional Information: This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. If you are interested in part-time employment at the Office of the Campus Veterinarian, please send an email to, gorence@wsu.edu, for a list of part-time vacancies. Monthly Salary: $2,961.00 to $3,643.00 | Range #30 | 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. Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
About Office of the Campus Veterinarian - www.campusvet.wsu.edu The Office of the Campus Veterinarian works closely with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and its administrative arm, the Animal Welfare Program. The collaborating units ensure that animals at WSU receive the best possible care by performing distinct, complementary functions-
Together these units ensure that University activities involving animals comply with federal and state regulations and University policies. Area/College: Office of Research Department Name: Office of the Campus Veterinarian - Integrated Vivarium Services Unit Location: WSU Pullman Screening Date: Screening has begun and will continue until all open positions are filled. Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Time Type: Full time Position Term: Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. Notice of Non-Discrimination In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/ To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Animal-Technician-1_R-13502 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2a07a69b8e7e2c46b23728f029f67eef
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