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Registered Veterinary Technician II - Anesthesia
Colorado State University
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Posted: 01-Mar-24
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: $43,788 - $52,548 with benefit
Categories:
Academia/Research
Occupation:
Vet Tech / Nurse / Assistant
Species:
Mixed
Required Education:
2 Year Degree
Additional Information:
4 openings available.
Internal Number: 202400172AP
Veterinary Teaching Hospital Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. 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. This work unit exists to provide administration and direction of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and provide a support facility for service to the general public and referring veterinarians. Our mission is to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. This work unit exists to anesthetize animals for general elective procedures (dental work, cast application, etc.); diagnostic tests (physical exams, endoscopic exams, etc.); and for routine and emergency surgeries. The department also instructs veterinary students, visiting veterinarians and technicians on the principles and practice of veterinary anesthesia by allowing students to anesthetize clinical animals, and guiding the students through preanesthetic patient evaluation, the choice of anesthetic agents, and the process of monitoring the anesthetized patient. We strive to provide exceptional patient care on a daily basis. This position has a flexible daytime schedule and is cross trained in all areas of the Anesthesia service (i.e. large and small animal, research and Continuing Education). See our anesthesia team in action: https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/vth/services/anesthesia/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT3o9XEMnFw&t=6s 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:
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 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 work unit exists to anesthetize animals for general elective procedures (dental work, cast application, etc.); diagnostic tests (physical exams, endoscopic exams, etc.); and for routine and emergency surgeries. The department also instructs veterinary students, visiting veterinarians and technicians on the principles and practice of veterinary anesthesia by allowing students to anesthetize clinical animals, and guiding the students through preanesthetic patient evaluation, the choice of anesthetic agents, and the process of monitoring the anesthetized patient. We strive to provide exceptional patient care on a daily basis. This position has a flexible schedule with daytime hours between 7am-5:30pm Monday through Friday, offering either 4 (10) hour shifts or 5 (8) hour shifts and is cross trained in all areas of the Anesthesia service (i.e. large and small animal, research and Continuing Education). A combination of signing bonus + moving expenses may be available = $2,500 max. This position has an Essential Services designation, meaning this position is required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the date of hire; the department will not be offering visa sponsorship. |
Required Job Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND two years of primary veterinary anesthesia 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
About Colorado State University
At Colorado State University’s veterinary hospitals and health system, we’re united by our love of animals, from canines and felines to bovines and reptiles. Our focus is on providing expert and compassionate patient-centered care.
We’ve been a leader in veterinary medicine for more than 100 years and one of the busiest veterinary hospitals in the Mountain West, seeing more than 42,000 appointments annually. Employing the latest imaging and testing technologies, our team collaborates to pinpoint diagnoses. And, with expertise in 27 veterinary specialties, we offer our patients the best veterinary medicine has to offer.
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