Veterinary Assistant I - Equine Medicine and Critical Care

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

51d•$36,000 - $39,520•Onsite

About The Position

This Veterinary Technician Assistant position primarily supports the technicians and patients within the Large Animal hospital, primarily Equine Critical Care, Medicine, and Surgery & Lameness services whose care are being overseen by faculty, residents and interns. If needed this position may float to other large animal. This position requires a basic knowledge of various medical procedures, biosecurity surveillance, and proper equipment usage. This position will assist in the case management on a day-to-day basis by providing support services such as stocking, cleaning and maintaining equipment after use, and providing continuity of patient care with the guidance of the primary technician on shift. This position should have the availability to work holidays, overnights, and weekends, as we are a 24/7/365 hospital.

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 (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. This is done by evaluating patient status, response to therapy, collecting diagnostic samples, setting up for procedures
Provides clinical and technical assistance such as: fluid and drug administration, IV sampling, blood gas collection, operation and trouble shooting of all specialty-related equipment, set up and break down 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 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.