PRN (RELIEF) - VETERINARY TECHNICIAN II (20-40 HOURS/WEEK) -- OPEN POOL

Posting Detail Information

Working TitlePRN (relief) - Veterinary Technician II (20-40 hours / week) Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office / in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401189AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional / Research Professional

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Number of Vacancies

Work Hours / Week

Proposed Annual Salary Range$41,772 - $61,116 (salary commensurate with experience and shift / schedule)

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; its a thriving community thats transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https : / / inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu / about / ) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visithttps : / / hr.colostate.edu / hr-community-and-supervisors / benefits / benefits-eligibility / andhttps : / / hr.colostate.edu / prospective-employees / our-perks / .
• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visithttps : / / hr.colostate.edu / total-compensation-calculator / .
• For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visithttps : / / hr.colostate.edu / prospective-employees / our-community / .

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Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11 : 59pm (MT) on06 / 30 / 2025

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH )

At the CSU VTH , we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. The Johnson Family Equine Hospital ( JFEH ) has a world-renowned team of highly trained, board-certified specialists who interpret diagnostics and perform procedures alongside residents, technicians, and students.

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 magazines Americas Best Employers by State!

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

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.

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps : / / 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 Universitys Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employees 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 CSUs 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.

The work unit provides the highest standard of care related to assessment and treatment to the diverse patient population. More information can be found here : https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=vc_zsPyRY-Y

Position Summary

This position provides PRN (relief nursing) to cover annual, sick, holiday, afterhours, and weekends to various departments during critical peak times. This includes assisting in the instruction of PVM students, interns, residents, faculty, and staff performing diagnostic procedures, therapeutic treatments, client communication, service coordination, and overseeing client-student interactions. This position provides flexibility with the veterinary technology demands of the VTH and PVM program. The hospital and various departments have seen a significant increase in caseload which has caused an increased demand to the PRN (relief) nursing pool.

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.

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 combination of signing bonus moving expenses available = $2,500 max

Required Job Qualifications

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 (https : / / www.cacvt.org / registration-faqs )

Preferred Job Qualifications

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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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.

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.

If you have questions, please contact VTH HR at : vth_hr@colostate.edu

This pool is valid through 06 / 30 / 2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond that date must reapply.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactVTH Human Resources, vth_hr@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https : / / oeo.colostate.edu / ) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the Universitys Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https : / / www2.ed.gov / about / offices / list / ocr / docs / howto.html) .

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.

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Salary : $41,772 - $61,116