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

CSU Spur; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CSU Spur is seeking dedicated Registered Veterinary Technicians for its renowned Equine Medicine program. This full-time, in-person position requires providing excellent horse care, assisting in surgeries, and engaging directly with veterinary students. Join a thriving community committed to excellence in veterinary medicine!

Benefits

Paid time off (24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 holidays)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members

FREE college credit courses

Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Community Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed in Colorado or eligible by start date.
• Minimum 1 year of equine experience required.
• Proficient in handling horses and providing anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for equine cases under supervision.
• Assist in surgery, cleaning equipment, and maintaining patient continuity.
• Direct junior and senior veterinary students.

Skills

Animal Care

Surgery Assistance

Anesthesia Administration

Equine Care

Education

Associate's degree in veterinary/animal health technology

Job description

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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 Research Professional Position No Posting Number 202500252AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week Proposed Annual Salary Range $39,720 - $61,308 with benefits (Based on 1.0 FTE and commensurate with experience and shift/schedule) 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.
• Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!
  
  

Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 08/31/2025 Description of Work Unit

Colorado State University

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

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 care for the basic needs of animals at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and to provide routine disinfection and service to all areas of the hospital, which serves as a teaching facility for veterinary students, as a medical facility for veterinary research, and as a public animal health clinic for exotic, large and small animals.

Why work at Colorado State University?

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”

We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:

• Confidence – they expect success in what they do
• Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others
• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
• Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
• Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them
• Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions
  
  

Our Investment in You

Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.

Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week; benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.

• Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your overall well-being
• FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program
• Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members
• FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities
• After-school programs and summer camps for kids
• Community Discounts
• FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification
  
  

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub at https://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/ and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Retirement Programs

While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan (PERA) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

Campus Culture and Principles of Community

Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.

Tobacco and Smoke-Free

Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.

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. Saddle up for an exciting and rewarding career with us!

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 a 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 of 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)

A shift differential will be applied for applicable shifts as follows:

Second shift differential of 7.5% shall be paid for all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Third shift differential of 14% shall be paid for all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

Weekend shift differential of 20% shall be paid for all hours worked when more than half of the scheduled shift hours fall on a weekend shift that starts at 4 p.m. Friday evening through 6 a.m. Monday morning

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

A bonus can be negotiated for successful eligible hires.

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.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
  
  

SUBSTITUTIONS:Two years of experience as defined by the department will substitute for each year of required education. A bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology will substitute for the associate’s degree and, at the agency’s discretion, the year of 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.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
  
  

SUBSTITUTIONS: Two years of experience as defined by the department will substitute for each year of required education. A bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology will substitute for the associate’s degree and, at the agency’s discretion, the year of experience.

NOTE:VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT – Effective January 1, 2024, anyone wanting to use the titles Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician, RVT, or VT will have to be certified through the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CACVT) AND registered through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Please visit the CACVT website for more information.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred 2 years combined large animal and equine experience.
  
  

Essential Duties

Application Details

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.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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].

This pool is valid through August 31st, 2025, 11:59 pm (MT). Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contact [e-mail] 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.

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.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you willing and able to report to work during inclement weather, without delay or interruption, to provide essential or emergency services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of clients?
• Yes
• No
• * The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Will you be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date?'
• Yes, I will be legally authorized to work in US by start date
• No, I will NOT be legally authorized to work in US by start date
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• CACVT/Other State Vet Tech Certification
  
  

Optional Documents

• DORA License

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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