<p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Working Title Registered Veterinary Technician III - Avian, Exotic, and Zoological Worklead Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position No Posting Number 202501688AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Technical/Support III Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $51,000-$61,000 Employee Benefits</p> <p>Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.</p> <ul> <li>Review our detailed benefits information here. </li><li>Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. </li><li>For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. </li><li>Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in! </li></ul> <p>Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/22/2025 Description of Work Unit</p> <p>Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH)</p> <p>At the CSU VTH, we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. The Johnson Family Equine Hospital (JFEH) has a world-renowned team of highly trained, board-certified specialists who interpret diagnostics and perform procedures alongside residents, technicians, and students.</p> <p>Why work at Colorado State University?</p> <p>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!"</p> <p>We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:</p> <ul> <li>Confidence - they expect success in what they do </li><li>Compassion - they have genuine care and concern for others </li><li>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 </li><li>Empowerment - they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others </li><li>Integrity - they are honest, and others trust them </li><li>Responsibility - they take ownership of decisions and actions </li></ul> <p>Our Investment in You</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually </li><li>Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday </li><li>Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more </li><li>Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your overall well-being </li><li>FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program </li><li>Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members </li><li>FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities </li><li>After-school programs and summer camps for kids </li><li>Community Discounts </li><li>FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification </li></ul> <p>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/.</p> <p>Retirement Programs</p> <p>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/.</p> <p>Campus Culture</p> <p>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. For more information visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.</p> <p>Tobacco and Smoke-Free</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>We are looking for a team-oriented veterinary technician to join our team! This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with different species. Our clinical team includes one clinical coordinator, one veterinary assistant, two board certified Zoological veterinarians (faculty), one resident, and one intern specializing in ZCA medicine. Experience with nontraditional species is a plus, but we're equally excited to train someone who brings curiosity, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for zoological companion animal medicine.</p> <p>As a valued member of our team, this position provides paraprofessional support to the AEZ service by performing diagnostic procedures, anesthesia, and therapeutic treatments, while delivering high-quality patient care. The technician also plays an active role in teaching and mentoring veterinary students, interns, and residents, and contributing to both patient outcomes and the educational mission of the service. This position entails lead worker responsibilities and it's a great opportunity for someone who is looking to begin their leadership journey with mentorship and guidance.</p> <p>This position has an Essential Services designation, meaning this position is required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>A signing bonus may be negotiated for the successful hire.</p> <p>Required Job Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND three years of experience assisting in animal surgery, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary procedures. </li><li>Registered Veterinary Technician through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) </li><li>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. </li><li>NOTE: </li><li>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 </li></ul> <p>Preferred Job Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology, Animal Science, or a related field. </li><li>Demonstrated proficiency in the safe handling and restraint of zoological companion animals (ZCA) and nontraditional species. </li><li>Minimum of three years of experience working with avian, exotic, or zoological species in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting. </li><li>At least one year of experience in practice management or leadership within a veterinary or academic environment. </li></ul>