Registered Veterinary Technician I Primary Care

The Veterinary Technician I provides skilled technical nursing support within the Small Animal Primary Care service within the CSU Veterinary Health System. This position delivers high-quality patient care while supporting the hospitals missions of clinical service teaching and learning. Responsibilities include assisting with examinations diagnostics anesthesia dentistry treatments and client communication while working collaboratively with faculty clinicians house officers veterinary students and support staff. As a teaching hospital team member this position plays an active role in mentoring veterinary and veterinary technology students by demonstrating clinical skills promoting best practices in patient care and fostering a positive learning environment. The Veterinary Technician I also contributes to daily service operations supports workflow efficiency and helps ensure compassionate accessible and high-quality care for patients and clients.

Friday 8/21/2026 11:59pm (MT). Open until filled.

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.

• Provide skilled technical nursing support including assisting with examinations diagnostics anesthesia treatments dentistry blood pressure measurement therapeutic management and diagnostic sample submission.
• Deliver high-quality anesthesia and dental support by preparing patients assisting with procedures performing digital dental radiography and documenting periodontal disease and treatment plans.
• Educate and mentor veterinary and veterinary technology students by demonstrating clinical skills guiding use of instruments and techniques and providing real-time coaching and constructive feedback.
• Support client communication by explaining procedures discussing diagnostics and treatment plans and modeling effective communication practices for students.
• Coordinate daily service operations by managing scheduling patient flow medical records and cost tracking to ensure efficient clinical workflow.
• Facilitate a collaborative team-based environment by working closely with clinicians house officers students interns and support staff to support hospital operations and learning objectives.
• Supervise and support interns volunteers and student learners fostering a structured positive and wellness-centered educational environment.
• Promote a spectrum of care approach by helping tailor treatment options based on patient needs and client resources while ensuring compassionate and accessible care.

• 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.

No formal supervisory duties

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Certification recognized by the State of Colorado and through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
• 1 years of experience assisting in the direct care of animal patients.

• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures.
• Experience working in a teaching environment and mentoring veterinary or veterinary technology students.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and contribute to an efficient clinical workflow.

This position will remain open until filled. 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 from finalists and will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

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