Registered Veterinary Technician III – Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery Part-time

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

At the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. The Cardiology/Cardiovascular Surgery Service exists to provide advanced diagnostics and treatment to animals suspected or known to have cardiac or cardiovascular diseases at a tertiary level teaching hospital and to simultaneously provide clinical instruction to professional veterinary medical students, interns, residents, veterinary technicians, graduate veterinarians, and others; to conduct and support clinical research; and to provide referral outreach.

Why work at Colorado State University?

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”

We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:

• Confidence – they expect success in what they do
• Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others
• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
• Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
• Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them
• Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions

Our Investment in You

Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.

Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week; benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.

• Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually
• Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday
• 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

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub at https://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/ and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Retirement Programs

While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan (PERA) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

Campus Culture and Principles of Community

Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.

Tobacco and Smoke-Free

Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.

Position Summary

Be the Lifeline in Veterinary Cardiac Care: Join Us as a Registered Veterinary Technician III!

Are you an experienced veterinary technician with a passion for cardiology and cardiac surgery? The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University is seeking a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician III to join our elite Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery Unit. In this advanced role, you’ll work alongside leading cardiologists, assist in complex cardiac procedures, and provide top-tier care to our animal patients. If you’re ready to take your skills to the next level and be a critical part of lifesaving treatments, we want you to be the heartbeat of our team!

This position performs specific nursing/patient care functions, and assists veterinary students, interns, residents, and faculty in a variety of specialized cardiovascular procedures. The individual should demonstrate extensive abilities in problem solving and task resolution and be capable of exercising a great deal of independence of thought and judgment within the specialty area. This position directly supports the cardiac surgery program and provides cross-coverage of the medical cardiology service and the hybrid operating room technologist – as such, the breadth of expertise required is broad and multi-faceted. In cardiac surgery, the technician will communicate with families in advance of an appointment, manage inventory for the cardiac surgical practice, run the operating room during surgical procedures, and occasionally perform the duties of a scrub nurse during more complex surgical procedures. In providing cross-coverage to the medical clinic, this position works with the cardiology clinicians by independently performing blood pressure measurements, ECGs, and placing 24-hour Holter and event monitors (Zio monitor). While performing these diagnostics, the technician will teach the students and alert clinicians of any abnormalities noted. They will be responsible for inputting charges onto the cardiology billing forms and respond to messages left on the cardiology voice mail and messages sent by email to the cardiology and cardiac surgery service. Client interaction and communication, as well as communication with internal consulting services and referring veterinarians, are an integral part of the job. This position requires data input and analysis skill sets with familiarity with Microsoft Office software.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the date of hire; the department will not be offering visa sponsorship.

A signing bonus (up to $1,000.00) may be available for eligible and successful candidates.

Required Job Qualifications

• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND two years of experience assisting in animal surgery, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary procedures.
• Registered Veterinary Technician through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
• Organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Case coordination experience
• Familiarity and interest in cardiovascular disease and therapy
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the date of hire; the department will not be offering visa sponsorship.
• NOTE:
• VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT – Effective January 1, 2024, anyone wanting to use the titles Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician, RVT, or VT will have to be certified through the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CACVT) AND registered through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Please visit the CACVT website for more information: https://www.cacvt.org/registration-faqs

Preferred Job Qualifications

• 2 years veterinary experience in a specialty practice or academics

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

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