Veterinary Technician II - Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility (OMM)

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Veterinary Technician II in the Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility (OMM) Service provides advanced technical nursing care and clinical support for patients with orthopedic and mobility disorders. The technician works collaboratively with veterinarians, rehabilitation professionals, and hospital staff to support anesthesia and sedation, clinical trial data acquisition, diagnostic sample collection, treatment administration, client education, and specialized patient handling. The role supports efficient clinical operations and high standards of patient care, contributes to the Veterinary Health System’s teaching mission, and mentors veterinary students and interns in technical skills and hospital protocols.

The position supports specialized procedures and coordinates patient care across services, helping maintain continuity throughout treatment plans. It also maintains OMM equipment and clinical resources, coordinates daily workflows, documents care, manages supplies, supports quality improvement and protocol compliance, and performs other duties as assigned. There are no formal supervisory responsibilities. The position is designated as essential services, requiring the employee to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. A pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires.

Requirements

• Be registered as a Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician (PVT) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) by the start date.
• Be credentialed in Colorado or another eligible state determined by CACVT.
• Have 2 or more years of veterinary experience.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Complete a pre-employment criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a specialty, emergency, or teaching hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gait analysis, lameness evaluations, mobility assessments, preparation for joint injections, advanced imaging, and sedation procedures.
• Coordinate OMM patient care across services, including scheduling diagnostics and collaborating with Rehabilitation, Radiology, Anesthesia, and specialty services.
• Ensure continuity of care throughout patient treatment plans.
• Maintain gait equipment, mobility assessment tools, supplies, and procedure areas so they are prepared, maintained, and available.
• Provide patient care and technical support by performing clinical procedures, diagnostics, treatments, and monitoring within established protocols.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, students, clients, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Guide, mentor, and instruct students, trainees, and less experienced staff.
• Coordinate daily clinical workflows, maintain accurate documentation, and manage equipment and supplies.
• Contribute to operational efficiency through problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Maintain technical competencies and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Support protocol compliance and implementation of best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of patient care, departmental operations, and organizational priorities.

Benefits

• Signing bonus and/or relocation expenses may be available for eligible and successful candidates.
• Colorado State University describes its benefits package as robust and notes a collaborative atmosphere and focus on work-life balance; detailed benefits information is available through CSU.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed