Veterinary Assistant I - Equine Medicine and Critical Care Part-time

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

13d•$36,000 - $39,520•Onsite

About The Position

This Veterinary Assistant position primarily supports technicians and patients within the Large Animal hospital, focusing on Equine Critical Care, Medicine, and Surgery & Lameness services. The role may also assist in other large animal sections like Livestock Medicine and Large Animal Radiation. This position requires basic knowledge of medical procedures, biosecurity surveillance, and proper equipment usage. The assistant will aid in daily case management by stocking, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and ensuring continuity of patient care under the guidance of the primary technician. This position requires availability to work holidays, overnights, and weekends due to the hospital's 24/7/365 operation.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
One year of experience caring for horses and providing equine handling experience OR a combination of related education and/or experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to one (1) year.

Nice To Haves

One year (1) experience working in an equine hospital
Demonstrate experience providing customer service in a fast paced environment.
A strong desire to learn and advance medical and technical knowledge base.
Ability to be compassionate and empathetic to clients in emotional situations.
Demonstrate experience working with a team.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Assists in providing efficient, optimal patient care including: triage, assessment, treatments, monitoring, and restraint.
Collaborates with interns, residents, faculty, and technicians to ensure appropriate treatment plans by evaluating patient status, response to therapy, collecting diagnostic samples, and setting up for procedures.
Provides clinical and technical assistance such as: fluid and drug administration, IV sampling, blood gas collection, operation and troubleshooting of all specialty-related equipment, set up and breakdown of procedures, cleaning and stocking clinical areas.
Assist in out-patient appointments such as neuro exams, endoscopy procedures, ultrasound exams, respiratory exams, ophthalmology exams.
Responsible for biosecurity awareness by leading by example and educating clients within the Equine barn.
Learn the process to appropriately clean and store equipment between uses to protect biosecurity of equipment.
Participate in the annual process of deep cleaning of the equine hospital.
Uphold information presented to DVM and FRCC students within orientation that includes basic knowledge of the working function of the main hospital and equine isolation unit.