Cardiology Veterinary Assistant II

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Cardiology Service, in Fort Collins, seeks a clinical support specialist to assist with outpatient appointments, diagnostic procedures, and workflow coordination. The role includes patient handling, exam preparation, and basic monitoring while supporting faculty, technicians, and students.

You will contribute to teaching, maintain infection control standards, and help ensure efficient case flow to meet rising caseloads.

Qualifications

• Requires strong patient handling skills and comfort with animals.
• Excellent communication with clients and clinical team is essential.
• Familiarity with basic lab techniques and sample handling.
• Experience supporting outpatient appointments and specialty workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Cardiology outpatient clinics, diagnostic testing, and procedures by preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas.
• Assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians with patient handling, restraint, transport, positioning, and monitoring during examinations and procedures.
• Coordinate patient flow by supporting appointment logistics and preparing exam areas to maximize workflow.
• Maintain clinical readiness by stocking supplies, cleaning and disinfecting areas, and adhering to infection control standards.
• Support teaching by assisting students, interns, and residents with patient handling and clinical skills.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, students, and clients to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Basic lab techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 years in a veterinary setting

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:

This position provides clinical and patient care support within the Cardiology service, assisting with outpatient appointments, diagnostic procedures, and overall workflow coordination. Responsibilities include patient handling and restraint, preparation for exams and procedures, basic monitoring, cleaning and stocking of clinical areas, and support for faculty, house officers, technicians, and students. The role also contributes to teaching and supporting student learning in the clinical setting and assists with administrative tasks related to appointment coordination and patient flow. They play a key role in maintaining efficient case flow, supporting high-quality patient care, and ensuring the service can meet increasing caseload demands.

Description of the Department:

At theCSUVeterinary Health System (VHS) 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.

Essential Job Duties:

• Support Cardiology outpatient clinics, diagnostic testing, and procedures by preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians with patient handling, restraint, transport, positioning, and monitoring during examinations, ECGs, echocardiograms, and other cardiology procedures while promoting patient safety and comfort.
• Coordinate patient flow by supporting appointment logistics, communicating with the clinical team, and preparing exam and procedure areas to maximize workflow efficiency and client service.
• Maintain clinical readiness by stocking supplies, organizing equipment, cleaning and disinfecting treatment and procedure areas, and adhering to hospital infection control and safety standards.
• Support the teaching mission of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital by assisting veterinary students, interns, and residents with patient handling, reinforcing basic clinical skills, and modeling specialty service workflows under the direction of clinical staff.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, students, and clients to facilitate continuity of care, ensure accurate exchange of information, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Cardiology Service and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare.

Supervision:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a veterinary setting, with familiarity in animal handling, client communication, and basic lab techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting outpatient appointments and/or specialty service workflow.
• Experience training or mentoring others, including students, interns, or residents.
• Experience working with cardiac veterinary patients in general or specialty practice, including familiarity with handling and supporting diagnostics or procedures.

Salary Range

$43,000 - $48,000

Employee Benefits

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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,CSUconducts 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.