Job Information
Colorado State University Registered Veterinary Technician II - Client Helpline/Oncology Float in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleRegistered Veterinary Technician II - Client Helpline/Oncology Float
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number202401562AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleTechnical/Support II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$45,096 - $54,120 with benefits (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 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.
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/16/2024
Description of Work Unit
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
At the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ), we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. The Flint Animal Cancer Center ( FACC ) at Colorado State University serves to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pet animals, translating our research and knowledge to also benefit people with cancer. They offer the latest and most advanced diagnostics and treatments in surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. They attain their mission through an innovative study of cancer, thoughtful and compassionate care, specialized treatment options and procedures.
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 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 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
Support Hope and Healing: Join Our Team as a Registered Veterinary Technician II!
Are you a compassionate veterinary technician with a passion for making a difference in the lives of both animals and their owners? The Flint Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician II to provide critical support on our client helpline and as an oncology float. In this unique role, you’ll be a vital connection between our clients and our care team, offering guidance, comfort, and expert care to pets undergoing cancer treatment. If you’re ready to be a beacon of hope in the fight against animal cancer, we want you on our team!
This position is a hybrid position that will manage our client help line and act as a technician float on the oncology clinic floor. The help line works to support our clients through email and telephone communications. These communications may include triaging and providing advice on client concerns regarding patient clinical signs related to cancer or cancer treatment, guidance on navigating cancer care for their pet, prescription refills, among other medical care related tasks.
This position also provides technical and nursing support to animal cancer patients, clinicians, students and clients. This position collects blood/tissue samples, may sedate/anesthetize patients, prepares for surgical procedures, administers chemotherapeutic agents, records data and communicates with clients. This position also instructs all levels of veterinary students and technician students.
This position is scheduled M-F, no evenings or weekend shifts.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the date of hire; the department will not offer visa sponsorship.
A signing bonus may be available for eligible and successful candidates.
Required Job Qualifications
An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND two years of primary veterinary experience.
Registered as a Veterinary Technician (VT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician ( PVT ) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies ( DORA ).
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the date of hire; the department will not offer visa sponsorship.
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
Excellent Technical Skills:
Proficient in IV catheter placement
Proficient in Endotracheal intubation
Knowledge of proper anesthetic monitoring
Knowledge of anesthetic drugs
Knowledge of proper animal restraint including fear-free technique
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and foster a healthy working environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is always changing.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills with clients and throughout the hospital.
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 CategoryClient Care Line
Duty/Responsibility
This position will triage all phone calls and emails received by the Flint Animal Cancer Center’s technician line.
This position handles owners’ medical concerns and questions of patients undergoing cancer treatment and appropriately notifies a clinician or instructs owners in next steps.
This position works with owners and clinicians to determine needs of patients and helps to coordinate refills of medications.
This position works with primary veterinarian offices to obtain lab work and interprets the lab work to determine at home chemotherapy needs or contacts a clinician if needed.
This position provides clients with a means to request medication refills.
When receiving notification that a client is in need of refills, this position will facilitate that with the appropriate doctor and or faculty member of the team.
Percentage Of Time50
Job Duty CategoryDiagnostic/Treatment Procedures
Duty/Responsibility
This position provides primary and supportive nursing care to animal cancer patients undergoing diagnostic and treatment procedures.
This includes, but is not limited to, admission and history taking, physical exams, monitoring, and administration of medications, administration of chemotherapy, wound management, physical therapy, bandaging, and maintenance of medical records, feeding, cleaning and bathing.
This position collects blood, urine, fecal, bone marrow and tissue samples for analysis.
With the focus being that of patient advocate, this position maintains smooth working relations with all VTH sections and coordinates the various modalities of therapy required to assure efficient, effective and compassionate patient care
Percentage Of Time30
Job Duty CategoryProfessional Collaboration and Teamwork
Duty/Responsibility
This position functions as a congenial member of the Animal Cancer Center team.
This position demonstrates tact and is responsive to others.
They support and appreciate the diversity of coworkers, students, clients and visitors.
This position helps maintain the professional function and appearance of the three work areas (treatment area, rounds room and procedure room).
This position stocks, organizes, cleans and maintains equipment on a regular basis.
Percentage Of Time20
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by11:59pm (MT) on Monday, September 16, 2024.Applications may be submitted after that date, and may be reviewed until the posting is closed. Interested applicantsmustsubmit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with both the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, CACVT /Other State Vet Tech Certification, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
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. 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.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-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, Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials
Search Contactvth_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 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,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.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
CACVT/Other State Vet Tech Certification
Optional Documents
- DORA License