Emergency Veterinary Locum

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 172,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Health System seeks a dedicated veterinarian to provide primary care and case management, with on-site triage and coordination with hospital services for timely, high-quality patient care.

The role leads the veterinary care team, communicates with clients and referring veterinarians, and supports student education through feedback and clinical instruction. Strong leadership and teaching experience are valued.

Qualifications

• DVM required.
• Ability to obtain a Colorado Veterinary License.
• 3 years’ experience as a DVM in small animal general or emergency practice.
• Academic Veterinary License from CO DORA required to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary veterinary care and case management, including onsite triage, diagnostics, treatment, and coordination with hospital services to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.
• Lead and support the veterinary care team, collaborating with clients, referring veterinarians, students, staff, and faculty; communicate clearly to facilitate informed care decisions and continuity of care.
• Promote professional communication and education, delivering client updates and follow-ups, consulting on clinical cases, problem-solving collaboratively, and providing written feedback on student performance.
• Deliver comprehensive veterinary care and case management, including onsite triage, diagnostics, treatment, and coordination with hospital services, clients, and referring veterinarians to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership and professional communication, supporting and consulting with students, staff, faculty, and the community; facilitating informed decision‑making; delivering follow‑up communication; and evaluating student performance.

Education

DVM

Colorado Veterinary License

Academic Veterinary License CO DORA

Job description

Position Summary

Provides primary veterinary care and case management within the UC Service. Provides leadership to the veterinary care team. Utilizes medical knowledge and expertise to provide onsite triage for ill or injured animals. Communicates and coordinates with clients and/or referring veterinarians to obtain relevant history, prior diagnostics, etc., in order to diagnose and treat patients. Helps clients assimilate information and make care decisions. Communicates and coordinates with other hospital services to facilitate timely efficient assessment, diagnostics, stabilization, treatment and/or transfer. Provides ongoing updates and initiates follow up calls to clients, veterinarians, and relevant parties. Practices and promotes prompt, positive, professional interpersonal relations and communications. Problem solves and provides consultation to students, staff, faculty, and community. Provides written feedback on student performance. Develops knowledge and skills of DVM students, interns, residents, technicians and CE participants by providing clinical instruction in the principles and practice of veterinary triage skills and urgent care medicine. Presents staff training by illustrating new or reviewed specialty topics/techniques. Provides coaching and feedback.

Full Consideration Date: Open until Filled Signing Bonus: N/A

Brief Work Unit Description

At the CSU Veterinary Health System, animals and the people who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make reflects our commitment to those who trust us with their animals’ health. That focus inspires us to deliver expert veterinary services, support veterinary education and training, and advance groundbreaking research. We show up every day with passion, eagerness to collaborate, and a drive to redefine what’s possible. Our deep partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences amplifies our impact, enabling us to boldly innovate and share knowledge widely.

Essential Job Duties

Provide primary veterinary care and case management, including onsite triage, diagnostics, treatment, and coordination with hospital services to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.

Lead and support the veterinary care team, collaborating with clients, referring veterinarians, students, staff, and faculty; communicate clearly to facilitate informed care decisions and continuity of care.

Promote professional communication and education, delivering client updates and follow-ups, consulting on clinical cases, problem-solving collaboratively, and providing written feedback on student performance.

Deliver comprehensive veterinary care and case management, including onsite triage, diagnostics, treatment, and coordination with hospital services, clients, and referring veterinarians to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.

Provide clinical leadership and professional communication, supporting and consulting with students, staff, faculty, and the community; facilitating informed decision‑making; delivering follow‑up communication; and evaluating student performance.

Conditions of Employment

Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare. Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Supervision: Position will supervise the clinical service, consisting of residents, house officers, and students.

Minimum Qualifications

DVM

Ability to obtain a Colorado Veterinary License

3 years’ experience as a DVM in small animal general or emergency practice

An Academic Veterinary License from CO DORA will be required to practice in this role.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a DVM in emergency practice

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Salary Range

$125.00 - $156.00

Employee Benefits

Colorado 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, and focus on work‑life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Review our detailed benefits information here. Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.

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.

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. Inspired by its land‑grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.