Registered Veterinary Technician I or II - Equine Medicine (Overnights and Weekends) - Open Pool

Colorado State University; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious equine medicine program as a Registered Veterinary Technician! This role offers the opportunity to work with leading equine specialists, providing essential care to equine patients. You will be responsible for assisting in surgeries, administering anesthesia, and ensuring high standards of patient care in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for equine health and are detail-oriented, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in veterinary medicine while working alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician must have equine experience and be credentialed in Colorado.
• Responsible for patient care in equine medicine and assisting in surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for clinical equine cases in various services.
• Assist in case management and support services in the equine hospital.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Equine Handling

Anesthesia Administration

Surgical Assistance

Biosecurity Surveillance

Education

Associate's Degree in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician I or II - Equine Medicine (Overnights and Weekends) - Open Pool

Working Title: Registered Veterinary Technician I or II - Equine Medicine (Overnights and Weekends) - Open Pool

Position Location: Fort Collins, CO

Work Location: Position is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number: 202500252AP

Position Type: Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Proposed Annual Salary Range: $39,720 - $61,308 with benefits (Based on 1.0 FTE and commensurate with experience and shift/schedule)

To ensure full consideration: applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 05/31/2025

Position Summary:

Gallop into Excellence: Become a Registered Veterinary Technician in Equine Medicine!

Are you a skilled registered veterinary technician with a passion for equine care? Colorado State University’s renowned Equine Medicine program is seeking dedicated Registered Veterinary Technicians I or II to join our team. This is your chance to work with top-tier equine specialists, providing exceptional care to our majestic equine patients. If you’re committed to excellence, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to cutting-edge veterinary medicine, we want to hear from you.

This Veterinary Technician position primarily provides patient care for clinical equine cases in the Critical Care, Medicine, and Surgery & Lameness services whose treatments are being overseen by faculty, residents, and interns. Depending on caseload in Critical Care and Medicine, this position might also be asked to assist in Livestock Medicine, Large Animal Radiology, and other large animal services. This position requires knowledge of various medical procedures, biosecurity surveillance, and proper equipment usage. This position will assist in the case management on a day-to-day basis by providing support services such as stocking, cleaning, and maintaining equipment after use, and providing continuity of patient care. Additionally, this position provides direction to junior and senior veterinary students and their responsibilities related to patient care within the equine hospital.

This is an essential worker position and must be willing and able to report to work as directed to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption.

Veterinary Technician I Salary Range: $39,720 – $47,664 (Based on 1.0 FTE and commensurate with experience and shift/schedule)

Veterinary Technician II Salary Range: $43,788-$61,308 (Based on 1.0 FTE and commensurate with experience and shift/schedule)

Required Job Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician I:
  • An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology and one (1) year of experience assisting in animal surgery, administering anesthesia to animals, and/or performing veterinary surgery.
  • Registered as a Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician (PVT) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), or eligibility to obtain a state of Colorado DORA license by start date.
  • Credentialed in the State of Colorado or other eligible state determined by CACVT.
  • Must have the ability to safely and proficiently handle horses and foals for medical procedures and evaluations. Minimum 1 year of equine experience.
• Registered Veterinary Technician II:
  • An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology and two (2) years of experience assisting in animal surgery, administering anesthesia to animals, and/or performing veterinary surgery.
  • Registered as a Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician (PVT) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), or eligibility to obtain a state of Colorado DORA license by start date.
  • Credentialed in the State of Colorado or other eligible state determined by CACVT.
  • Must have the ability to safely and proficiently handle horses and foals for medical procedures and evaluations. Minimum 1 year of equine experience.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Preferred 2 years combined large animal and equine experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Applicants must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in Colorado or a Colorado (CO) Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) eligible state; please include your state certification when submitting an application. Applicants must be eligible to become registered through the CO DORA by start date; if you are already licensed and registered with CO DORA, please upload that document to the application as well.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the VTH HR staff at [e-mail].

Conditions of Employment:
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

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.