Registered Vet Tech - Primary Care

Colorado State University - Veterinary Health System; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join the Small Animal Primary Care team. You will participate in medical, dental, and surgical procedures while teaching and mentoring veterinary students.

This teaching hospital environment emphasizes collaboration, patient care, and a Spectrum of Care model, offering growth opportunities and a rewarding, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician certification or eligibility.
• Passionate about patient care and client service.
• Excited to teach and mentor students.
• Collaborative teammate in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with anesthesia, dentistry, and patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in medical, dental, and surgical procedures.
• Teach and mentor veterinary students through hands-on clinical training.
• Utilize and expand dentistry and anesthesia skills.
• Be part of a Spectrum of Care model that emphasizes accessible, compassionate medicine.
• Collaborate with faculty veterinarians, interns, residents, and students.

Skills

Patient care

Client service

Teaching / mentoring

Anesthesia

Dentistry

Team collaboration

Education

Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician certification

Job description

Join Our Primary Care Team at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital!

Are you an RVT who loves surgery, dentistry, teaching, and making a difference? We're looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Small Animal Primary Care team at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative teaching hospital where you'll do much more than routine appointments. You'll work alongside faculty veterinarians, interns, residents, and veterinary students while helping shape the next generation of the profession.

What makes this position special?

• Be involved in medical, dental, and surgical procedures.
• Teach and mentor veterinary students through hands‑on clinical training.
• Utilize and expand your dentistry and anesthesia skills.
• Be part of a Spectrum of Care model that emphasizes accessible, compassionate medicine.
• Work with a supportive team that values collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy living in beautiful Fort Collins with access to endless outdoor recreation and one of the nation’s top veterinary teaching hospitals.

Exceptional Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Competitive retirement plans with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and work‑life balance resources

We're looking for someone who is:

• A Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician (or eligible for registration).
• Passionate about patient care and client service.
• Excited to teach and mentor students.
• A collaborative teammate who enjoys a fast‑paced and rewarding environment.
• Comfortable with anesthesia, dentistry, and patient handling.

If you're looking for a role where you can continue growing your technical skills while making an impact on veterinary education, we'd love to hear from you!