Overnight Large Animal RVT — Patient Care & Mentorship

CSU Veterinary Health; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 39,720 - 47,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $1,500

Moving expenses up to $1,500

Employee wellness benefits

Job summary

Colorado State University Veterinary Health System is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician I for the Large Animal Overnight shift in Fort Collins. The role focuses on direct patient care in a livestock facility, with possible duties in Equine Critical Care and Large Animal Radiology as caseload permits.

The position includes supervision of veterinary students and adherence to strict biosecurity protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in veterinary/animal health technology and 1 year of relevant experience
• Registered RVT or PVT through DORA with plan to obtain full license by start date
• Colorado credentialing or eligibility per CACVT/DORA requirements
• Ability to safely handle livestock, including cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and camelids

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for livestock patients, including restraint, triage, venipuncture, catheter assistance, drug calculations, treatments and anesthesia support
• Assist with clinical procedures and surgical prep, including clipping, prepping, and equipment setup
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, EMR entries, clinician orders, and billing records
• Restock and monitor equipment and supplies; manage biosecurity and infection control
• Support student and intern instruction under DVM supervision and contribute to manuals and signage updates
• Collaborate with team to ensure safe, efficient patient care and hospital standards

Skills

Livestock handling

Veterinary patient care

Clinical monitoring

Medical terminology

Education

Associate degree in veterinary/animal health technology

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Colorado State University Veterinary Health System is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician I for the Large Animal Overnight shift in Fort Collins. The role focuses on direct patient care in a livestock facility, with possible duties in Equine Critical Care and Large Animal Radiology as caseload permits.

The position includes supervision of veterinary students and adherence to strict biosecurity protocols.