PRN (relief) - Veterinary Technician II (20-40 hours/week) -- Open Pool
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
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.
If you have questions, please contact VTH HR at: vth_hr@colostate.edu
This pool is valid through 06/30/2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond that date must reapply.
Position Details
Working Title: PRN (relief) - Veterinary Technician II (20-40 hours/week) -- Open Pool
Position Location: Fort Collins, CO
Work Location: Position is fully in-office/in-person
Proposed Annual Salary Range: $41,772 - $61,116 (salary commensurate with experience and shift/schedule)
Description of Work Unit
Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH)
At the CSU VTH, we educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day.
Job Responsibilities
This position provides PRN (relief nursing) to cover annual, sick, holiday, afterhours, and weekends to various departments during critical peak times. This includes assisting in the instruction of PVM students, interns, residents, faculty, and staff performing diagnostic procedures, therapeutic treatments, client communication, service coordination, and overseeing client-student interactions. This position provides flexibility with the veterinary technology demands of the VTH and PVM program.
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.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
A combination of signing bonus + moving expenses available = $2,500 max
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 surgery.
- Registered as a Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician (PVT) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) by the time of hire.
- Credentialed in the State of Colorado or other eligible state determined by CACVT.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Experience in IV catheter placement, venipuncture, cystocentesis, teaching, computer skills, scheduling appointments and answering questions extremely preferred but not mandatory.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
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.
References Requested
Minimum Requested: 3
Maximum Requested: 3
Supplemental Questions
- * Are you willing and able to report to work as directed to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption?
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- CACVT/Other State Vet Tech Certification
Optional Documents
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