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Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week0-40

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Search Contact [email protected]

Position Summary

Work alongside the CSU Small Animal Internal medicine VTH service as a veterinary assistant. This position assists veterinary students, technicians, interns, and faculty with restraining canine and feline patients for exams, procedures, and sample collections. This position consists of entering charges, logging client calls, call for records, and entering prescriptions in software program. This position consists of stocking supplies for daily use and running samples to the lab. This position assist in the care of I-131 patients.

Position Minimum Qualifications

+ 1 year working in a veterinary setting.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Great attention to detail and strong communication skills

+ Able to multitask

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

+ Comfort working with dogs and cats

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

+ Ability to work at least partial shifts during school breaks (including spring, summer, and winter breaks)

Posting Details

Working TitleSmall Animal Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant

Posting Number202500259T

DepartmentClinical Sciences

Salary Range14.81/hr

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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Close Date05/09/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. 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.

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.

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.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryClinical Operations Support

Duty/Responsibility

+ Assist veterinary students, technicians, interns, and faculty with restraining canine and feline patients for exams, procedures, and sample collections.

Percentage Of Time40

Job Duty CategoryAdministrative Support

Duty/Responsibility

+ Enter charges, log client calls, call for records, enter prescriptions in software program.

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryLaboratory Support

Duty/Responsibility

+ Stock supplies for daily use and run samples to the lab.

Percentage Of Time20

Job Duty CategoryPatient Care Assistance

Duty/Responsibility

+ Assist in the care of I-131 patients.

Percentage Of Time10

References

Minimum References Required3

Maximum References Required3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents