Registered Veterinary Technician I - Intermediate Care (Overnights B)

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 04 Mar 2024

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Registered Veterinary Technician I - Intermediate Care (Overnights B)
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202400144AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Technical/Support I
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $39,720 - $47,664 (Salary is commensurate with experience and shift/schedule)
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, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , 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, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/ .
  • For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/04/2024
Description of Work Unit
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
To educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. The Intermediate Care (IC) unit is an integral part of the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital which provides 24/7 state-of-the-art perioperative care and medical boarding.
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 magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”
We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:
  • Confidence – they expect success in what they do
  • Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others
  • Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
  • Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
  • Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them
  • Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions


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.
  • Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually
  • Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday
  • Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your overall well-being
  • FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program
  • Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members
  • FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities
  • After-school programs and summer camps for kids
  • Community Discounts
  • FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub at https://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 University’s Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) or the Public Employee’s 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 CSU’s 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.
Position Summary
This position will provide care to non-critical patients hospitalized in ICW who are recovering from anesthesia, surgery, or require medical boarding and/or observation.
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.
This position typically works overnights 10 pm – 8 am (10-hour shifts) four days per week, but may be asked to adjust to meet the needs of the department and university.
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 may be available for well qualified candidates = $2,500 max
Required Job Qualifications
  • Registered as a Veterinary Technician (VT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician (PVT) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
  • Graduate of accredited veterinary technician program with greater than 1 years’ experience in veterinary medicine *Please note, a transcript or diploma must be attached to this application to demonstrate graduation from the vet tech program.
  • SUBSTITUTIONS: Candidates can qualify without graduation from a veterinary technician program if they demonstrate 2+ years of veterinary medicine experience.


  • 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 Job Qualifications
  • Ability to place intravenous catheters 
  • Venipuncture skills
  • Computer skills
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Patient Care
Duty/Responsibility
  • The position provides care to hospitalized patients in Intermediate Care. 
  • The position recovers patients from anesthesia, properly administers medications and fluids as needed, and provides overall patient comfort, under the direction of the primary VTH clinician and according to IC & VTH protocols. 
  • This position works in partnership with the PVM student assigned to the case, and the primary VTH clinician. 
  • This position will communicate with other services regarding the care and transport of patients as necessary within departments of the VTH, and transfers patients as needed. 
  • The position will accurately perform basic drug calculations, observe and recognize changes in patient status, communicate effectively with the IC team, and demonstrate caring behavior with all patients. 
  • This position ensures patient readiness for discharge from the VTH.
Percentage Of Time 70
Job Duty Category Maintain Service Area
Duty/Responsibility
  • Responsible for maintaining equipment in IC, and submitting work orders as needed to make sure that repairs are made. 
  • Responsible for cleaning and upkeep of IC unit. 
  • Responsible for checking stock levels, and replenishing as needed. 
  • Responsible for checking drugs and supplies for expiration date, and replacing when needed. 
  • This position adheres to VTH purchasing and Central Supply protocol.
Percentage Of Time 20
Job Duty Category Documentation and Billing
Duty/Responsibility
  • This position records all relevant information into the patient’s medical record. 
  • This position ensures that all IC patients have been billed accurately before being discharged from the VTH.
Percentage Of Time 10

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 PM (MT) on Monday, March 4, 2024. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references, and any applicable optional documents. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact the VTH HR staff at [email protected].
*Please note, a transcript or diploma must be attached to this application to demonstrate graduation from the vet tech program. Also, a DORA letter attached to this application to demonstrate qualification for a RVT and/or VT title is preferred.
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 VTH HR staff at [email protected].
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., Shift Work - nights, evenings, weekends and holidays, On-call Status - as needed
Search Contact [email protected]
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. The Office of Equal Opportunity 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, [email protected] .
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, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s 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, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
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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