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Working Title Veterinary Technician I, II, III - Open PoolPosition Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position No Posting Number 202301171AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week Proposed Annual Salary Range $39,720 - $67,584 (salary is commensurate with level, experience and qualifications) Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/01/2024 Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
At the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Veterinary Health System, 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 a variety of support services to all Veterinary Health System (VHS) specialty and general practice medical sections including Urgent Care and Critical Care to facilitate treatments, diagnostic tests, as well as routine and emergency surgeries while instructing professional veterinary students, interns, residents, visiting veterinarians and technicians in the principles and practice of veterinary medicine. The work unit provides the highest standard of care related to assessment and treatment to the diverse patient population. The work unit supports all areas of VHS, including TMI, JFEH, ASH, livestock hospital, ERL, and the future Primary Care Clinic. More information can be found here: https: // www. youtube.com/watch?v=vczsPyRY-Y
Position Summary
This series describes technical support work in the field of veterinary medicine. Positions in the series provide patient care and treatment involving the application of the technical practices of veterinary medicine.
Technical duties typically include preparing patients and operating rooms for procedures; positioning patients and assisting during surgery; administering anesthetic agents to large and small animal patients in both routine and emergency settings; performing technical aspects of diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitation and surgical techniques; monitoring health and treatment of assigned patients and intervening or providing emergency treatment as patient conditions warrant; providing critical care nursing; and/or providing health services through a specialized unit or program. The work often involves providing instruction and demonstration to veterinary care professionals, technicians and students; and, collecting and maintaining patient, clinic, research, and program data and records.
The different position level(s) require escalating levels of experience in the understanding and application of concepts and experience in a veterinary care environment. Required qualification, rank and salary determined by specific position to be filled.
Veterinary Technician I An associate degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND one year of experience assisting in animal medicinal care, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary surgery.
Vet Tech I substitutions: Two years of experience as defined by the department will substitute for each year of required education. A bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology will substitute for the associate degree and, at the agency's discretion, the year of experience.
Veterinary Technician II An associate degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND two years of experience assisting in animal medicinal care, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary surgery.
Vet Tech II substitutions: Two years of experience as defined by the department will substitute for each year of required education. A bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology will substitute for the associate degree and, at the agency's discretion, the two years of experience.
Veterinary Technician III An associate degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND three years of experience assisting in animal medicinal care, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary surgery.
Vet Tech III substitutions: Two years of experience as defined by the department will substitute for each year of required education. A bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology will substitute for the associate degree and, at the agency's discretion, the three years of experience.
A signing bonus and/or moving expenses may be considered for successful candidates.
Required Job Qualifications
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
Required qualification, rank, and salary determined by specific position to be filled.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
The successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not sponsor a visa for these positions.
This pool is valid through 07/01/2024. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond that date must reapply.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contact [email protected] 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. The Office of Equal Opportunity 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, [email protected].
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, [email protected].
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, [email protected].
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
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.
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