Veterinary Technician II - Small Animal Internal Medicine

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 14 Dec 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Veterinary Technician II - Small Animal Internal Medicine
Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No
Classification Title Veterinary Technology II
Posting Number 202200657P
Position Type State Classified
Open Date 11/29/2022
Close Date 12/14/2022
Salary $3,551 Monthly + Full Benefits
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) and the State of Colorado are committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time classified employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Full/Part Time Full-time
State Classified Hourly No
Overtime Eligible
Description of Work Unit
At the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community. This work unit exists to instruct professional veterinary students, to provide nursing care to critical patients, to collect blood/tissue samples for evaluation, to perform physical examinations, to maintain accurate medical records, provide an environment for clinical related research, and to provide clear and accurate information to the clients whose animals are hospitalized. The Small Animal Medicine Unit provides examination, diagnostic and therapeutic management for small animals presented to Colorado State University Teaching Hospital.
Position Summary
Provide para-professional support for the Small Animal Medicine department. Performs diagnostic procedures, therapeutic treatments, assist and/or perform advanced fiber optic procedures and provide instruction of veterinary students, interns and residents. The position is a fully operational technician performing specialized patient care.
Minimum Qualifications
An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND two years of experience working in a veterinary hospital.
Substitutions
Four years of experience working in a veterinary hospital will substitute for the required education. A bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for the associate’s degree and, at the agency’s discretion, the two years of experience. * Please note, a transcript must be attached to use the education for experience substitution.
Preferred Qualifications
Highly sought applicants will have many of the following:
  • Endoscopy experience
  • Highly skilled in canine and feline phlebotomy
  • Comfortable monitoring sedated patients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated, eager to learn and grow
  • Able to work with a diverse group in a positive and enjoyable manner
  • Related State service experience

Essential Job Duties


Job Duty Category Patient Care Medical/Surgical/Technical
Duty/Responsibility
This position provides patient care and performs minor medical and surgical techniques on veterinary patients such as venipuncture, IV catheterization, fluid administration, urinary catheterization, abdominocentesis, fluid and blood administration, and advanced procedures for therapeutic management and diagnostic sample submission. Administration and monitoring of IV anesthetics in patients undergoing medical and surgical procedures. Anticipates or take measures to prevent problems or complications in the patients they are involved with. Monitors the patients in the medical wards.
Percentage Of Time 20
Job Duty Category Fiber-Optic Department
Duty/Responsibility
Assist in the performance of fiber-optic procedures such as laparoscopy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy and cystoscopy. Operates biopsy instruments and obtains biopsy samples. Maintenance, use and inspection of fiber-optic instruments and equipment involved in endoscopic procedures. Cleans, stores, and sterilizes fragile fiber optic equipment. Retrieves foreign bodies via endoscopy. Scheduling and coordination of anesthesia/equipment/rooms and supplies for the small animal medicine department to assure that procedures are accomplished in a timely and orderly manner.
Percentage Of Time 30
Job Duty Category Co-Administration of the Small Animal Nurse Line, Rx Line, Client Communication, Appointments
Duty/Responsibility
Receive phone calls from clients seeking information and/or second opinions for their pets. Return phone calls and give information regarding CSU standards of care, fee estimates, and determines if the patient is an emergency or not. Schedules ultrasound appointments if indicated for the particular patient. Seeks approval from faculty if the position thinks the patients should be seen earlier than the medicine schedule will allow. Directs clients toward resolution of problems, receives lab work for CSU patients, ensures clients are scheduled properly, and handles potential emergencies. Monitors the Internal Medicine Prescription Line and Techline. Assists in prescription refill requests, medication instructions, appointment requests and other general information for clients. Interviews clients and obtains history and basic physical exam parameters in preparation for further assessment by DVMs. Followups with clients regarding concerns about patients or care plans. Greets client/patient prior to taking patient to treatment area to collect and process requested diagnostics. Enters lab orders and charges into computer.
Percentage Of Time 15
Job Duty Category Teaching
Duty/Responsibility
Instruction of PVM students,interns,hourly assistants and newer technicians in the technical aspects of the above mentioned techniques in formal labs and on a patient demand basis. Monitors PVM students performing treatments on clinical patients housed in the small animal medicine wards.
Percentage Of Time 15
Job Duty Category I-131 Hyperthyroid Cat Care and Radiation Administration
Duty/Responsibility
This position has all radiation modules required to inject I-131 cats. Radiation modules include Mod 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8 and require both a shoulder and ring dosimetry badge. The position plays a lead role on mornings when hyperthyroid cats present for I-131 treatment. The position will either inject or hold for injection and begin the daily log sheets. This position will also provide patient care to the cats twice daily, keep the clinician and student informed with daily updates and follow all safety protocols. This position will also perform sedation for hyperthyroid cats receiving thyroid scans as needed.
Percentage Of Time 10
Job Duty Category Stock Exam Rooms for Hospital
Duty/Responsibility
This position is responsible for stocking most exam rooms for the hospital. This position will monitor exam rooms at least weekly to ensure all medical items and pet treats are well stocked for daily use by all services. Some examples of items to be stocked by this position include exam gloves, syringes, needles, slides, gauze, blood collection tubes, medical tape, thermometer covers, lubricating jelly, and pet treats. Sharps containers will be monitored. Items not being stocked by this position include cleaning products or office supplies, such as paper towels, disinfectant spray, tissues, hand soap, markers, erasers, pens, etc…
Percentage Of Time 5
Job Duty Category Maintain Clean Work Environment
Duty/Responsibility
This position will be responsible for maintaining a clean working environment for SAIM students, staff and faculty in areas not maintained by the Animal Care Cleaning Team. This includes emptying trash and recycling containers, cleaning and decluttering countertops and workspaces, ensuring dishes are clean or thrown away in the sinks and refrigerators, and sweeping and mopping floors in the SAIM rounds rooms and technician’s office.
Percentage Of Time 5

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
  • Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the Work Experience section on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
  • Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.
  • The Work Experience is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met. The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS
  • If an Application is considered “Incomplete”, the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.
  • An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in the Work Experience section of the Application.
  • An Application is incomplete if “see resume” (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in the Work Experience section of the Application.
  • Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor’s) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.

RESUMES
  • When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.

Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.
  • Please see the Required Documents section of the posting.

NOTES
  • Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
  • The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) which require candidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates’ own expense.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Colorado State University
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado State University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources – Employment Office, at [email protected] or call (970) 491- MyHR(6947).
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION
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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.
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] .
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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 .
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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.
Employment and Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb .
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.


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