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Position Summary:

This Veterinary Technician Assistant position primarily provides support for the technicians and patients within Equine Critical Care, Medicine, Surgery & Lameness and Ophthalmology services whose care are being overseen by faculty, residents and interns. This position requires a basic knowledge of various medical procedures, biosecurity surveillance, and proper equipment usage. This position will assist in the case management on a day-to-day basis by providing support services such as stocking, cleaning and maintaining equipment after use, and providing continuity of patient care with the guidance and oversight of the primary technician on shift. This position should have the availability to work holidays, overnights, and weekends as we are a 24/7/365 hospital.

Full Consideration Date:

March 16, 2026, 11:59pm (MT)

Description of Work Unit:

At the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. This work unit exists to provide administration and direction of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and provide a support facility for service to the general public and referring veterinarians.

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!”

Essential Duties:

• Deliver hands-on clinical care to equine patients by performing triage, physical assessment, restraint, treatments, and continuous monitoring to ensure safe, timely, and appropriate medical and surgical care.

• Support diagnostic and treatment planning by collaborating with interns, residents, faculty, and technicians to evaluate patient status, collect diagnostic samples, interpret patient response to therapy, and prepare patients for procedures.

• Perform advanced technical and clinical procedures by administering fluids and medications, collecting blood and IV samples, obtaining blood gases, and operating and troubleshooting specialty-related medical equipment required for equine care.

• Prepare, assist with, and recover patients from procedures and appointments by setting up and breaking down for neuro exams, endoscopy, ultrasound, respiratory diagnostics, ophthalmology exams, and other specialty services.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and fully stocked clinical environment by cleaning and preparing treatment areas, ensuring equipment readiness, and supporting efficient workflow within the equine hospital.

• Enforce and educate on biosecurity protocols by properly cleaning and storing equipment between patients, modeling best practices within the equine barn, participating in annual deep cleaning of the hospital, and reinforcing isolation and infection-control procedures to protect patients, staff, and students.

• Support clinical education and compliance by reinforcing hospital and isolation-unit protocols for DVM and FRCC students and ensuring adherence to established biosecurity and operational standards.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support equine hospital operations.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

• Essential Services Designation - This is an essential worker position and must be willing and able to report to work as directed to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption

• Special Requirements/Other - Availability to work holidays, overnights, and weekends as we are a 24/7/365 hospital.

Supervision:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED

• One (1) year of experience caring for animals or providing animal handling duties OR HS Diploma or GED and a combination of related education and/or experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year (1) experience working in an equine or small animal veterinary hospital.

• Demonstrate experience providing customer service in a fast paced environment.

• A strong desire to learn and advance medical and technical knowledge base.

• Ability to be compassionate and empathetic to clients in emotional situations.

• Demonstrate experience working with a team.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Application Instructions:

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by March 16, 2026 , 11:59 pm (MT). Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, and a current resume.

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 VTH HR staff at vth_hr@colostate.edu.

Salary Range

$36,000 -$39,520

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here. (http://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

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• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. (http://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/)

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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.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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