Posting Detail Information

Working TitleRegistered Veterinary Technician III - Avian, Exotic, and Zoological Worklead

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401169AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 - $60,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/12/2024

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH )

At the CSU VTH , we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. The Johnson Family Equine Hospital ( JFEH ) has a world-renowned team of highly trained, board-certified specialists who interpret diagnostics and perform procedures alongside residents, technicians, and students.

Why work at Colorado State University?

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”

We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:

• Confidence – they expect success in what they do

• Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others

• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard

• Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others

• Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them

• Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions

Our Investment in You

Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.

Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.

• Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually

• Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday

• Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more

• Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being

• FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program

• Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members

• FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities

• After-school programs and summer camps for kids

• Community Discounts

• FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Retirement Programs

While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

Campus Culture and Principles of Community

Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.

Tobacco and Smoke-Free

Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.

Position Summary

We are looking for a team-oriented veterinary technician to join our team! This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with different species. Our clinical team consists of two faculty veterinarians that concentrate in the care of AEZ patients, one registered veterinary technician, and two veterinary interns that perform a 1-year focused training program in AEZ . Ideally, we are looking for someone with some experience with non-traditional species/zoological companion animal species (exotics), but we are also willing to help train someone with an enthusiastic interest in zoological companion animal medicine.

Provide paraprofessional support for the Avian, Exotic, and Zoological medicine department. Perform diagnostic procedures, perform anesthesia, therapeutic treatments, and provide instruction to veterinary students, interns, and residents. The position is a fully operational technologist performing specialized patient care.

This position has an Essential Services designation, meaning this position is required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the date of hire; the department will not be offering visa sponsorship.

A signing bonus and/or moving expenses may be considered for successful candidates.

Required Job Qualifications

• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND two years of experience assisting in animal surgery, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary procedures.

• Registered Veterinary Technician through the Department of Regulatory Agencies ( DORA )

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the date of hire; the department will not be offering visa sponsorship.

• NOTE :

• VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT – Effective January 1, 2024, anyone wanting to use the titles Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician, RVT , or VT will have to be certified through the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians ( CACVT ) AND registered through the Department of Regulatory Agencies ( DORA ). Please visit the CACVT website for more information:https://www.cacvt.org/registration-faqs

Preferred Job Qualifications

• One year practice management experience

• The position needs to be able to collect blood on a variety of species.

• The position needs to be able to talk to clients about disease process and treatment.

• Previous experience with non traditional species.

• Demonstrated experience with communicating effectively with clients. students, faculty and multiple constituents.

• Ability to maintain calm and composed under high stress situations.

• Ability to teach DVM students and interns in the technical aspects, formal labs and on a patient demand basis.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryPatient Care and Surgery

Duty/Responsibility

• Under supervision of faculty and staff veterinarians, this position performs minor medical and surgical techniques on veterinary patients such as venipuncture, IV catheterization, fluid administration, urinary catheterization, abdominocentesis, fluid and blood administration, and advanced procedures for therapeutic management and diagnostic sample submission.

• Administration of anesthetics and monitoring of anesthesia in patients undergoing medical and surgical procedures will be an important part of this position.

• This position provides patient care and takes measures to prevent problems or complications in patients they are monitoring.

• Position needs to be familiar with surgical procedures, instruments, equipment, and patient restraint and handling techniques for AEZ patients.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategoryTeaching and Education

Duty/Responsibility

• This position instructs the DVM students, interns and residents in the technical aspects of the above-mentioned techniques in formal labs and on a patient demand basis.

• Monitors PVM students performing treatments on clinical patients housed in the AEZ ward.

• Formal teaching within the DVM curriculum or during continuing education events on a limited basis, mainly in laboratories, may be a part of this position.

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryEquipment and Supplies

Duty/Responsibility

• Each Work Leader will engage in a unique special project or duty that directly benefits the function of AEZ . Project complexity is best suited to an experienced technician who functions in a team leadership role. These duties are in collaboration with the supervisor for guidance and direction.

• Staff scheduling

• Technician Internship proctor

• AEZ operational & clinical protocols – development and review

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryEquipment and Supplies

Duty/Responsibility

• Maintain and follow the established system in place for care of equipment and instruments, maintain cleanliness and order in the AEZ exam rooms, treatment room, ward, and rounds room.

• Stock treatment room, exam rooms, and ward with necessary supplies.

• Maintain inventory of AEZ ward, and place orders as needed for necessary supplies.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryClient Calls

Duty/Responsibility

• Receive calls from clients requesting information about their pets.

• Refills prescription requests for clients.

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please also include any applicable optional documents.

This position will be open until filled, but for full consideration, application materials should be submitted by July 12, 2024, 11:59pm (MT).

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare, Shift Work - nights, evenings, and weekends, On-call Status - as needed

Search Contactvth_hr@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents

• DORA License

• CACVT/Other State Vet Tech Certification