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Veterinary Technician II - Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility (OMM)

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO
•$52,000 - $58,000

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 coordinates OMM patient care across services, supports specialized procedures and equipment, and contributes to daily clinical workflows, accurate documentation, quality improvement, and implementation of best practices. It has no formal supervisory responsibilities. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. A pre-employment criminal background check is required. The position is designated as an essential service role requiring the employee to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services. The position involves use, handling, or exposure to hazardous materials. The salary range is $52,000–$58,000. A signing bonus and/or relocation expenses may be available for eligible and successful candidates. For full consideration, applications were due by November 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM MT; the position remains open until filled. Required application documents are a cover letter and resume/CV.

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 state eligible as determined by CACVT.
  • Have at least 2 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.
  • Report without delay or interruption when needed to provide essential or emergency services.
  • Handle or be exposed to hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Assist with specialized procedures, including gait analysis, lameness evaluations, mobility assessments, preparation for joint injections, advanced imaging, and sedation procedures.
  • Coordinate OMM patient care across multiple services by scheduling diagnostics, collaborating with Rehabilitation, Radiology, Anesthesia, and specialty services, and supporting continuity throughout treatment plans.
  • Maintain specialized OMM equipment and clinical resources, including gait equipment, mobility assessment tools, supplies, and procedure areas.
  • Independently provide patient care and technical support by performing clinical procedures, diagnostics, treatments, and monitoring within established protocols and exercising sound clinical judgment.
  • 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, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and support protocol compliance and implementation of best practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of patient care, departmental operations, and organizational priorities.
  • Support anesthesia and sedation, clinical trial data acquisition, diagnostic sample collection, treatment administration, client education, and specialized patient handling.

Benefits

  • A robust benefits package is mentioned, but specific benefits are not listed.
  • A signing bonus and/or relocation expenses may be available for eligible and successful candidates.

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