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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO; Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH)
Source: Colorado State University careers · View original posting
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Job Description
This position supports the efficient operation of the Small Animal Critical Care Unit (ICU) within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital by delivering high-quality emergency and critical care to hospitalized patients. Reporting to the Critical Care Unit Supervisor, the Veterinary Technician I provides advanced patient monitoring, technical support, and assistance with critical procedures while prioritizing workflow efficiency and patient safety.
The role also supports CSU’s academic mission by mentoring and training veterinary students, interns, and assistants, and by promoting effective communication and teamwork across the interdisciplinary ICU team. This position is designated as essential and must adhere to all Veterinary Health System policies, safety standards, and infection control practices.
Full Consideration Date: Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:59pm (MT)
This position will be open until filled. However, for full consideration, please apply by September 28, 2026, 11:59pm (MT).
Provide advanced emergency and critical care nursing services, including triage, assessment, stabilization, treatment, monitoring, restraint, and advocacy for critically ill and injured patients.
Perform and support complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under clinician direction, including advanced catheterization, blood sampling, anesthesia support, mechanical ventilation, CPR, and use of specialty monitoring and life-support equipment.
Monitor high-risk and severely compromised patients, identify clinically significant changes, interpret diagnostic data, and recommend adjustments to patient management.
Collaborate with clinicians, students, interns, residents, referring veterinarians, and clients to support diagnosis, treatment planning, communication, and continuity of care.
Provide clinical leadership and act as a technical resource for technicians, assistants, and students, modeling professional behavior and high-quality nursing care.
Teach, mentor, and train students and staff in emergency and critical care procedures, pathophysiology, protocols, and best practices.
Prioritize cases, procedures, and daily tasks; ensure accurate documentation, charge entry, and compliance with hospital policies, biosecurity, and controlled substance regulations.
Maintain ICU operations by monitoring supplies, equipment, and facility readiness and providing after-hours and emergency admission support.
No formal supervisory authority.
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Essential Services Designation
Shift Work
On-call Status
Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials
Compensation
$44,650 - $47,500
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Employee Benefits
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.
Review our detailed benefits information here.
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Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.
Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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