Farmer 2 | Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 4, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 565J-YN_CS_NPS - Farmer 2 Business Title: Farmer 2 | Veterinary Teaching Hospital Employee Type: Classified Position Details: The Opportunity: As the Farmer 2 you will perform a variety of assignments in the care of large animal species and facilities within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Work schedule: 11:00am-8:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Holiday and weekend shifts may occasionally be required. Additional Information: This is a full-time ( 100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $ 3,403 to $ 4,517 | Range 37 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 . 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: Two years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock; OR equivalent education/experience. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. Must be available for morning, evening, and weekend shifts. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with and caring for equine, bovine, camelid, ovine, and caprine species. Experience with following biosecurity protocols. Experience hauling large animals. Experience using farm equipment including trucks (manual and automatic transmission), truck and trailer, manure compactor, skid steer front-end loader, tractor, gator, animal dump truck, and sweeper equipment. Experience in general maintenance and repair using basic hand tools. Experience using light power equipment. Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship About Department - Veterinary Teaching Hospital | Washington State University Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine Department Name: VTH Facilities Care Location: Pullman, WA 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: 12 Month 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 . 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