Veterinary Technician II - Orthopedic Surgery

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

47d • Onsite

About The Position

Love working hands-on with patients and being part of life-changing care? Our Orthopedic Surgery team is looking for a Veterinary Technician who's excited to support everything from prepping patients for surgery to teaching students the ropes. If you're passionate about teamwork, thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting, and want to make a difference in the lives of animals and their people, we'd love to have you join us! The Veterinary Technician II in Orthopedic Surgery plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the orthopedic service by providing skilled technical care to patients and ensuring seamless coordination among clinicians, clients, students, and referring veterinarians. This position is responsible for performing essential clinical tasks such as blood collection, patient sedation and anesthesia, surgical preparation, intraoperative support, and post-operative care. Additionally, the technician facilitates outpatient recheck appointments, manages communication and logistics for patient visits, and contributes to the educational mission of the hospital by instructing junior and senior veterinary students in key orthopedic procedures such as bandage application and care.

Requirements

• Registered as a Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician (PVT) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) by the time of hire.
• Certified in the State of Colorado or other eligible state determined by CACVT.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a veterinary setting with demonstrated proficiency in animal handling, client communication, and basic lab techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent program.
• Experience communicating directly with clients, referring veterinarians, and interdepartmental teams.
• Comfortable instructing and mentoring students, interns, or junior staff in clinical techniques and workflows.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• providing skilled technical care to patients
• ensuring seamless coordination among clinicians, clients, students, and referring veterinarians
• performing essential clinical tasks such as blood collection, patient sedation and anesthesia, surgical preparation, intraoperative support, and post-operative care
• facilitates outpatient recheck appointments
• manages communication and logistics for patient visits
• contributes to the educational mission of the hospital by instructing junior and senior veterinary students in key orthopedic procedures such as bandage application and care

Benefits

• Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees