Registered Veterinary Technician I, II, or III for ...

Job Description Position Summary Veterinary Technicians in Emergency and Critical Care provide advanced technical clinical care to small animal and exotic patients in urgent, critical, and intermediate care settings within a teaching hospital. This role supports emergency procedures, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and life-saving interventions while contributing to clinical instruction for veterinary students, interns, and residents, ensuring high-quality patient care and accurate medical record management in a 24/7 environment. Positions are recruited at the Veterinary Technician I, II, and III levels, with increasing responsibility, experience, and clinical complexity expected at each level. Work is performed across rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the continuous care needs of the service. + This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants will be contacted if a suitable opportunity becomes available. + Full Consideration Date: This posting will remain open and continue collecting applications until June 30, 2026. Applicants who wish to be considered after this date must reapply. + Signing Bonus: A signing bonus and/or moving expenses may be considered for eligible and successful candidates. + Brief Work Unit Description: The mission of the CSU VHS Hospitals, the pinnacle of Veterinary Medicine and Education, is to ensure the advancement of patient welfare through a vital system distinguished by personal excellence; compassionate care; exemplary education; collaborative & transformative research; and mutual trust with our community. Salary Range + RVT I: $41,600 - $45,760 ($20-$22/hr) + RVT II: $47,840 - $52,000 ($23-$25/hr) + RVT III: $54,080 - $58,240 ($26-$28/hr) Essential Job Duties + Perform rapid triage and initiate life-saving interventions for emergent and critical patients, including CPR, oxygen therapy, and placement of IV/IO access to support immediate treatment. + Provide continuous critical care by monitoring advanced parameters (ECG, blood pressure, capnography, ventilators, infusion pumps), recognizing subtle changes in patient status, and intervening promptly. + Administer and manage anesthesia and procedural sedation for emergency surgeries and diagnostic procedures, including induction, airway management, anesthetic monitoring, and complex recoveries. + Implement isolation and biosecurity protocols by managing PPE use, barrier nursing techniques, infectious disease workflows, and decontamination procedures to protect patients, staff, and the facility. + Execute complex treatments and therapies such as blood and plasma transfusions, CRI medication calculations, central line care, advanced wound management, and enteral/parenteral nutrition support. + Coordinate caseload and shift handoffs by prioritizing patient care needs, communicating critical updates to clinicians and incoming staff, and ensuring accurate, real-time medical record documentation. + Instruct and support veterinary students and trainees in emergency and critical care technical skills, clinical reasoning, and safe patient handling within high-acuity and isolation settings. + Perform other related duties including controlled substance management, crash cart and equipment readiness, stocking and inventory for high-use areas, participation in code reviews and quality improvement, and support of client communication during critical cases. Conditions of Employment + Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires) + Essential Services Designation: This position is designated as essential to hospital operations and patient care. Employees must be willing and able to report to work as scheduled, including during inclement weather, holidays, and emergency situations, to ensure uninterrupted care for patients. + Credentialed in the State of Colorado or other eligible state determined byCACVT. + NOTE : VETERINARYPRACTICEACTu2013 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)ANDregistered through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Please visit theCACVTwebsite for more information: . Supervision Registered Veterinary Technician I and II positions do not have formal supervisory responsibilities. Veterinary Technician III positions may serve in a team lead capacity, providing guidance, workflow coordination, and training support to technicians and students, but do not carry formal hire, discipline, or performance evaluation authority. Minimum Qualifications Required qualification, rank, and salary determined by specific position to be filled. + Veterinary Technician I: An associate degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technologyANDone yearof experience assisting in animal medicinal care, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary surgery. + Vet Tech I substitutions: Two years of experience as defined by the department will substitute for each year of required education. A bacheloru2019s, masteru2019s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology will substitute for the associate degree and, at the agencyu2019s discretion, the year of experience. + Veterinary Technician II: An associate degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technologyANDtwo yearsof experience assisting in animal medicinal care, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary surgery. + Vet Tech II substitutions: Two years of experience as defined by the department will substitute for each year of required education. A bacheloru2019s, masteru2019s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology will substitute for the associate degree and, at the agencyu2019s discretion, the two years of experience. + Veterinary Technician III: An associate degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technologyANDthree yearsof experience assisting in animal medicinal care, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary surgery. + Vet TechIIIsubstitutions: Two years of experience as defined by the department will substitute for each year of required education. A bacheloru2019s, masteru2019s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology will substitute for the associate degree and, at the agencyu2019s discretion, the three years of experience. Application Instructions To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on June 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply. Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; itu2019s a thriving community thatu2019s 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. + Review our detailed benefits information here. ( + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. 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Created: 2026-02-16