Large Animal Flex Assistant - Part-time

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking a Large Animal Flex Assistant to rotate through equine and livestock services, assisting clinicians and residents in surgery, ophthalmology, dentistry, radiology, and critical care.

The role supports day-to-day case management and provides stocking, cleaning, and continuity of patient care under the guidance of the shift's primary technician.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED plus one year of animal care or related experience.
• One year of experience in an equine or large animal veterinary hospital.
• Flexibility to work with several Large Animal Services throughout the day.
• Strong desire to learn and advance medical and technical knowledge.
• Compassionate and empathetic to clients in emotional situations.
• Experience working with a team including veterinary students.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support including triage, assessment, treatments, monitoring, and safe animal restraint.
• Assist in implementing daily treatment plans by evaluating patient response, collecting samples, and preparing for procedures.
• Perform clinical support tasks including surgical prep, IV fluids, blood gas collection, equipment operation, and cleaning/restocking.
• Support outpatient appointments including dentistry procedures, radiology exams, neurological exams, endoscopy, ultrasound, respiratory exams, and ophthalmology exams.
• Follow biosecurity protocols by appropriately cleaning, disinfecting, and storing equipment and participating in annual deep-cleaning procedures.
• Maintain accurate invoicing by recording daily patient charges, entering exam requests, and updating patient care levels.
• Monitor and replenish supplies and dry goods, collaborating with Central Supply for necessary orders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

HS Diploma/GED

1 year vet hospital experience

Flexibility to multi-service day

Willingness to learn

Compassionate client care

Team player with students

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Vet Technician Degree

Job description

Position Summary

This Large Animal Flex Assistant position will rotate through and support the staff and patients of all equine and livestock services. This will include equine surgery, ophthalmology, dentistry, podiatry, equine field service, equine sports medicine, equine rehab, equine medicine and critical care, and radiology. This position requires basic knowledge of various medical procedures, biosecurity surveillance, and proper equipment usage. This position will assist in case management on a day-to-day basis by providing support services such as stocking, cleaning and maintaining after use, and providing continuity of patient care with the guidance of the primary technician on shift. This position requires working holidays, overnights, and weekends as we are a 24/7/365 hospital. This position will be required to work one to two on- call shifts per week in addition to the regularly scheduled hours.

Description of Work Unit

At the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) 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.

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Essential Duties

• Provide patient care support including triage, assessment, treatments, monitoring, and safe animal restraint while working collaboratively with clinicians, residents, interns, and technicians.
• Assist in implementing daily treatment plans by evaluating patient response to therapy, collecting diagnostic samples, and preparing for procedures.
• Perform clinical support tasks including surgical preparation, IV fluid administration, blood gas collection, equipment operation and troubleshooting, procedure setup and breakdown, and cleaning and restocking clinical areas.
• Support outpatient appointments including dentistry procedures, radiology exams, neurological exams, endoscopy, ultrasound, respiratory exams, and ophthalmology exams.
• Follow and promote biosecurity protocols by appropriately cleaning, disinfecting, and storing equipment and participating in annual deep-cleaning procedures.
• Maintain accurate invoicing by recording daily patient charges, entering exam requests, and updating patient care levels.
• Monitor and replenish supplies and dry goods, collaborating with Central Supply for necessary orders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Shift Work
• On-call Status
• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials
• Supervision: None

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED plus one (1) year of experience caring for animals or providing animal handling duties OR HS Diploma or GED and a combination of related education and/or experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to one (1) year.
• One year (1) experience working in an equine or large animal veterinary hospital.
• Ability to be flexible as this position may be working with several different Large Animal Services throughout the day depending on where the needs are.
• A strong desire to learn and advance medical and technical knowledge base.
• Ability to be compassionate and empathetic to clients in emotional situations.
• Demonstrate experience working with a team which will include veterinary students.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree Veterinary Technician Degree

Salary Range

$18,000-$19,760

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Support & Accommodation

If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the VTH HR staff at [e-mail].

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, 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.