Veterinary Technician I - Emergency and Critical Care -2

CSU Veterinary Health; Fort Collins, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CSU Veterinary Health in Fort Collins, CO, seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician I to support the Small Animal Critical Care Unit. You will deliver high-quality emergency care, monitor critical patients, assist with advanced procedures, and mentor veterinary students and interns.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to hospital policies, with after-hours and on-call responsibilities as essential components of the position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited veterinary technician program with greater than 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine.
• Substitutions: 2+ years of veterinary medicine experience if not graduated from a technician program.
• Registered as a Veterinary Technician through DORA with CACVT certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency and critical care nursing services.
• Perform and support complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under clinician direction.
• Monitor high-risk patients and interpret diagnostic data for management adjustments.
• Collaborate with clinicians, students, interns, residents, and clients for care planning and communication.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentor technicians, assistants, and students.
• Teach and train students and staff in emergency and critical care protocols.
• Prioritize tasks, document care, and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain ICU operations and readiness, including after-hours support.

Skills

Advanced patient monitoring

Critical care procedures

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Team communication

Mentoring students

Education

Accredited veterinary technician program

Registered Veterinary Technician (VT) or Provisional VT (PVT) through DORA

Job description

## Position Summary:This position supports the efficient operation of the Small Animal Critical Care Unit (ICU) within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital by delivering high-quality emergency and critical care to hospitalized patients. Reporting to the Critical Care Unit Supervisor, the Veterinary Technician I provides advanced patient monitoring, technical support, and assistance with critical procedures while prioritizing workflow efficiency and patient safety. The role also supports CSU’s academic mission by mentoring and training veterinary students, interns, and assistants, and by promoting effective communication and teamwork across the interdisciplinary ICU team. This position is designated as essential and must adhere to all Veterinary Health System policies, safety standards, and infection control practices.## Full Consideration Date: Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:59pm (MT)This position will be open until filled. However, for full consideration, please apply by September 28, 2026, 11:59pm (MT).## Essential Job Duties:* Provide advanced emergency and critical care nursing services, including triage, assessment, stabilization, treatment, monitoring, restraint, and advocacy for critically ill and injured patients.* Perform and support complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under clinician direction, including advanced catheterization, blood sampling, anesthesia support, mechanical ventilation, CPR, and use of specialty monitoring and life-support equipment.* Monitor high-risk and severely compromised patients, identify clinically significant changes, interpret diagnostic data, and recommend adjustments to patient management.* Collaborate with clinicians, students, interns, residents, referring veterinarians, and clients to support diagnosis, treatment planning, communication, and continuity of care.* Provide clinical leadership and act as a technical resource for technicians, assistants, and students, modeling professional behavior and high-quality nursing care.* Teach, mentor, and train students and staff in emergency and critical care procedures, pathophysiology, protocols, and best practices.* Prioritize cases, procedures, and daily tasks; ensure accurate documentation, charge entry, and compliance with hospital policies, biosecurity, and controlled substance regulations.* Maintain ICU operations by monitoring supplies, equipment, and facility readiness and providing after-hours and emergency admission support.## Supervision:No formal supervisory authority.## Conditions of Employment:* Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)* Essential Services Designation* Shift Work* On-call Status* Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials## Minimum Qualifications:* Graduate of accredited veterinary technician program with greater than 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine **SUBSTITUTIONS**: Candidates can qualify without graduation from a veterinary technician program if they demonstrate 2+ years of veterinary medicine experience.* Registered as a Veterinary Technician (VT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician (PVT) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).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: https://www.cacvt.org/registration-faqs## Preferred Qualifications:* Two+ years of experience in an emergency and/or critical care position.* Ability to place intravenous catheters, venipuncture skills, computer skills.* Demonstrated experience providing customer service in a fast-paced environment (e.g.: high traffic, stressful, or rapid problem solving).* A strong desire to learn and advance medical and technical knowledge base.* Ability to proactively teach and encourage in a supportive manner.# Salary Range$44,650 - $47,500# Required Application DocumentsTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.Cover Letter, Resume/CV