Colorado State University

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 at https://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.

The work unit provides the highest standard of care related to assessment and treatment to the diverse patient population. More information can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc_zsPyRY-Y

Position Summary

This position provides PRN (relief veterinary technician) 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. The hospital and various departments have seen a significant increase in caseload which has caused an increased demand to the PRN (relief) nursing pool.

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 of 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

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience in IV catheter placement, venipuncture, cystocentesis, teaching, computer skills, scheduling appointments and answering questions extremely preferred but not mandatory.

EEO

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, 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 the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.