Veterinary Blood Bank Assistant: Donor Care & Processing

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support the Small Animal Blood Bank. The assistant will help ensure safe donor appointments and assist with blood product processing, contributing to life-saving red blood cell and plasma therapies across the hospital.

This role involves animal handling, communication with pet owners, data entry for donor records, and learning blood bank operations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Previous veterinary or animal care experience preferred.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Donor appointment support, intake, screening, and animal restraint with owner communication.
• Assist with blood product handling, centrifugation, labeling and storage.
• Provide administrative support and maintain donor records and inventory.
• Help keep the blood bank organized and stocked for operations.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support the Small Animal Blood Bank. The assistant will help ensure safe donor appointments and assist with blood product processing, contributing to life-saving red blood cell and plasma therapies across the hospital.

This role involves animal handling, communication with pet owners, data entry for donor records, and learning blood bank operations.