Blood Bank Veterinary Assistant

The Blood Bank Veterinary Assistant provides operational administrative and client support for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Blood Bank program. This position assists with donor coordination inventory and supply management client communication recordkeeping and daily workflow activities to ensure efficient blood bank operations and support the availability of blood products for patient care. The role also provides cross-functional support to other services as needed.

For full consideration please apply by Monday July:59pm (MT).

At the CSU Veterinary Health System animals and the people who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make reflects our commitment to those who trust us with their animals health. That focus inspires us to deliver expert veterinary services support veterinary education and training and advance groundbreaking research.

We show up every day with passion eagerness to collaborate and a drive to redefine whats possible. Our deep partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences amplifies our impact enabling us to boldly innovate and share knowledge widely.

• Coordinate blood donor appointments client communication and donor follow-up activities to support donor recruitment and retention.
• Maintain blood bank inventory supplies and records including monitoring stock levels organizing materials and reporting shortages or concerns.
• Assist with preparation and organization of blood collection and processing areas to support efficient daily operations.
• Support administrative functions including data entry record maintenance scheduling filing and document management.
• Following completion of training and approval by the Blood Bank Coordinator and supervising veterinarian assist with patient handling donor preparation blood product processing and quality control activities in accordance with service protocols and hospital policies.
• Provide operational support to the Blood Bank by assisting with daily workflow tasks stocking supplies and other related duties as assigned.

No formal supervisory duties

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
• Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health safety and welfare.

High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a veterinary clinical setting.
• Experience providing customer service and communicating effectively with clients students and veterinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to maintain accurate records manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and electronic medical record systems.

• Veterinary assistant experience in a specialty emergency teaching hospital or blood bank setting.
• Experience with inventory management supply ordering and recordkeeping.
• Experience coordinating appointments scheduling or client communication.
• Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology and hospital workflows.
• Experience working with blood donor programs transfusion medicine or laboratory procedures.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications and a current resume. References will be requested for finalists and will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

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