Posting Detail InformationWorking TitleRegistered Veterinary Technician I, II, & III - Emergency (ER) and Critical Care Unit (CCU) - Open PoolPosition LocationFort Collins, COWork LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-personResearch Professional PositionNoPosting Number202400417APPosition TypeAdmin Professional/ Research ProfessionalClassification TitleNumber of VacanciesWork Hours/WeekProposed Annual Salary RangeRVT I - $39,720 ($19.10/hr) - $47,664 ($22.92/hr); RVT II $43,788 ($21.05/hr) - $52,548 ($25.26/hr); RVT III $48,276 ($23.21/hr) - $57,936 ($27.85/hr)Employee BenefitsColorado 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 DatePosition End Date (if temporary)To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on03/01/2025Description of Work UnitFounded 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. Watch this cute video to see our team in action!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vczsPyRY-YVeterinary Teaching HospitalThe mission of CSU VTH Small Animal Critical Care Services, the pinnacle of veterinary medicine and education, is to ensure the advancement of patient welfare through a vital system distinguished by: personal excellence; compassionate care; exemplary education; collaborative & transformative research; and mutual trust with our community.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 YouColorado 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 work schedule that is flexible yet consistent
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 ProgramsWhile 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 CommunityColorado 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-FreeColorado 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 SummaryThe CSU VTH exists to provide exceptional veterinary care and service to the community while educating the next generation of veterinarians at a tertiary level teaching hospital. Emergency and Critical Care Services provide medical care for small animals and exotics on an emergency basis and intensive 24-hour care to patients who are admitted for extended treatment. We simultaneously provide clinical instruction to professional veterinary medical students, interns, residents, veterinary technicians, graduate veterinarians, and others; conduct and support clinical research; and provide referral outreach to clients and referring veterinarians.This posting is intended to fill positions within the Urgent Care, Critical Care, and Intermediate Care Units.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 IAn associate degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND one yearof 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 IIAn associate degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND two yearsof 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 yearsof 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.We are currently hiring for all shifts within the Emergency and Critical Care Units (days, after hours, and overnights), but any employee may be asked to adjust to meet the needs of the department and university, including rotating days of the week, weekends, and holidays.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 signing bonus and/or moving expenses may be considered for successful candidates.Signing Bonus?YesRequired Job Qualifications
Registered as a Veterinary Technician ( RVT ) or Provisional Veterinary Technician ( PVT ) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies ( DORA ), or eligibility to obtain a state of Colorado DORA license by start date.
Credentialed in the State of Colorado or other eligible state determined by CACVT .
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
Relative experience commensurate with the specific position to be filled.
Diversity StatementReflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Essential DutiesApplication DetailsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsInterested 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. Applicants must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in Colorado or a Colorado (CO) Department of Regulatory Agencies ( DORA ) eligible state; please include your state certification when submitting an application. Applicants must be eligible to become registered through the CO DORA by start date; if you are already licensed and registered with CO DORA , please upload that document to the application as well. 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 03/01/2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond that date must reapply.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)Search [email protected] StatementColorado 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,[email protected] 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] 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] 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 StatementColorado 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 RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested3Maximum Requested3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician (PVT) through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), or have eligibility to become registered prior to start date?
Yes
No
These positions are located in the Emergency and Critical Care Units at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital which provides services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are three main shifts within these units, please indicate all shifts for which you would like to be considered.
Day Shift (Typically 7am - 5pm)
After Hours Shift (Typically 3pm - 1am)
Overnights (Typically 10pm - 8am)
We have positions available in three different units, Urgent Care, Critical Care, and Intermediate Care. Please indicate all units in which you are interested.
Urgent Care Unit
Critical Care Unit
Intermediate Care Unit
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
CACVT/Other State Vet Tech Certification
Optional Documents
DORA License