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Job Description Position Summary: This Veterinary Assistant position primarily support for the technicians and patients within the Large Animal hospital, primarily Equine Critical Care, Medicine, and Surgery & Lameness services whose care are being overseen by faculty, residents and interns. If needed this position may float to other large animal sections including Livestock Medicine and Large Animal Radiation. This position requires a basic 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 with the guidance of the primary technician on shift. This position should have the availability to work holidays, overnights, and weekends as we are a 24/7/365 hospital.
Full Consideration Date: Tuesday, 9/01/2026, 11:59 pm (MT). Open until filled.
Description of the Work Unit/Department/College/Division: At the CSU Veterinary Health System, animals and the people who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make reflects our commitment to those who trust us with their animals’ health. That focus inspires us to deliver expert veterinary services, support veterinary education and training, and advance groundbreaking research. We show up every day with passion, eagerness to collaborate, and a drive to redefine what’s possible. Our deep partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences amplifies our impact, enabling us to boldly innovate and share knowledge widely.
Essential Job Duties:
• Assists in providing efficient, optimal patient care including: triage, assessment, treatments, monitoring and restraint. • Collaborates with interns, residents, faculty and technicians to ensure appropriate treatment plans. This is done by evaluating patient status, response to therapy, collecting diagnostic samples, setting up for procedures. • Provides clinical and technical assistance such as: fluid and drug administration, IV sampling, blood gas collection, operation and trouble shooting of all specialty-related equipment, set up and break down of procedures, cleaning and stocking clinical areas. • Assist in out-patient appointments such as neuro exams, endoscopy procedures, ultrasound exams, respiratory exams, ophthalmology exams. • Responsible for biosecurity awareness by leading by example and educating clients within the Equine barn. Learn process to appropriately clean and store equipment between uses to protect biosecurity of equipment. Participate in the annual process of deep cleaning of the equine hospital. Uphold information presented to DVM and FRCC students within orientation that includes basic knowledge of the working function of the main hospital and equine isolation unit.
Conditions of Employment:
• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). • Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
Minimum Qualifications:
• One year of experience caring for horses and providing equine handling experience OR a combination of related education and/or experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to one (1) year. • HS Diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:
• One year (1) experience working in an equine hospital. • Demonstrate experience providing customer service in a fast paced environment. • A strong desire to learn and advance medical and technical knowledge base. • Ability to be compassionate and empathic to clients in emotional situations. • Demonstrate experience working with a team. • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Salary Range $36,000 - 39,520 Required Application Documents To 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 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.
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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. 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.