Non-Student Hourly- Equine Sports Medicine Assistant

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Non-Student Hourly Equine Sports Medicine position primarily provides support for the clinicians and residents during appointments throughout Colorado, as well as at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital. This role is also responsible for stocking, cleaning, and administrative work following appointments under the guidance of senior support staff. Exceptional horse handling skills, attention to detail, basic knowledge of various medical procedures/equine anatomy, and the ability to drive a large vet truck are required job duties. This position may have the eventual opportunity to apply for and transition to a Veterinary Assistant (FTE) with the Equine Sports Medicine service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years of expertise in horse handling (the ability to restrain horses of varying training levels for dynamic exams, diagnostics, and treatments)
Legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date and be willing to drive CSU fleet vehicles.
Ability to jog, sit, stand, crouch and kneel for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Attention to detail, organization and ability to learn clinician and client preferences (i.e. processes, mode of communication, procedures).
Bachelor’s Degree or graduation from an Equine Veterinary Technology program.
Previous equine veterinary and/or radiology support staff experience.
Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
Experience in equine rehabilitation treatments.

Responsibilities

Assist the clinician/resident during the diagnostic process and treatment of patients, including procedures such as radiographs, ultrasounds, joint injections, diagnostic analgesia and lameness exams.
Requires local travel to client farms in addition to in-house appointments and rehabilitation barn duties.
Maintain appropriate service inventory of pharmacy and dry goods items by working with Pharmacy and Central Supply.
Keep diagnostic equipment and vehicles in clean, working order.
Restock storage rooms and vet trucks daily.
Ensure the timely completion of daily paperwork associated with the ESM service.
Assist the ESM Coordinator with other operational duties such as invoicing, client communication, appointment setting and medical record maintenance.