Critical Care Vet Assistant – Emergency & ICU

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins seeks a compassionate veterinary assistant to support the Emergency and Critical Care Service. The role includes nursing tasks, patient monitoring, documentation, and assisting with procedures, training, and lab operations.

Candidates should have a HS diploma/GED with animal care experience, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety and client service.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with two years’ experience caring for animals or related animal-handling duties.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling two years.
• Background checks are required for finalists as part of the pre-employment process.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to Emergency and Critical Care patients, monitoring status and communicating changes to senior staff.
• Assist with safe restraint, diagnostic sample collection, medication administration, procedures, and CPR under supervision.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, treatment sheets, discharge paperwork, and controlled drug records.
• Clean, stock, and maintain service areas and equipment, including routine and deep cleaning, supplies, and work orders.
• Assist with instruction and onboarding of veterinary students, interns, and new staff by demonstrating techniques and protocols.
• Support lab operations and equipment maintenance, ensuring supplies are available.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and support to clients, faculty, staff, interns, residents, and students, contributing to a positive team environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins seeks a compassionate veterinary assistant to support the Emergency and Critical Care Service. The role includes nursing tasks, patient monitoring, documentation, and assisting with procedures, training, and lab operations.

Candidates should have a HS diploma/GED with animal care experience, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety and client service.