Registered Veterinary Technician III - Avian, Exotic, and Zoological Worklead

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

54d•$51,000 - $61,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a team-oriented veterinary technician to join our team! This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with different species. Our clinical team includes one clinical coordinator, one veterinary assistant, two board certified Zoological veterinarians (faculty), one resident, and one intern specializing in ZCA medicine. Experience with nontraditional species is a plus, but we're equally excited to train someone who brings curiosity, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for zoological companion animal medicine. As a valued member of our team, this position provides paraprofessional support to the AEZ service by performing diagnostic procedures, anesthesia, and therapeutic treatments, while delivering high-quality patient care. The technician also plays an active role in teaching and mentoring veterinary students, interns, and residents, and contributing to both patient outcomes and the educational mission of the service. This position entails lead worker responsibilities and it's a great opportunity for someone who is looking to begin their leadership journey with mentorship and guidance. 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. A signing bonus may be negotiated for the successful hire.

Requirements

An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND three years of experience assisting in animal surgery, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary procedures.
Registered Veterinary Technician 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 be offering 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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology, Animal Science, or a related field.
Demonstrated proficiency in the safe handling and restraint of zoological companion animals (ZCA) and nontraditional species.
Minimum of three years of experience working with avian, exotic, or zoological species in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
At least one year of experience in practice management or leadership within a veterinary or academic environment.

Responsibilities

performing diagnostic procedures
anesthesia
therapeutic treatments
delivering high-quality patient care
teaching and mentoring veterinary students, interns, and residents

Benefits

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