**Veterinary Technician I or Veterinary Technician Assistant (Open Rank)** **Description** **University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus** **Department: Office of Laboratory Animal Research (OLAR)** **Job Title: Veterinary Technician I or Veterinary Technician Assistant (Open Rank)** **Position #: 00001140 - Requisition #: 36030** **Job Summary:** **Key Responsibilities for both positions** + Perform initial evaluations on reported sick and injured animals and work with the investigator and veterinarian on diagnostics and treatments. + Assist with surgical procedures and post-operative care + Perform physical exams on a variety of species + Create, maintain and monitor animal medical records + Provide technical services and assistance in anesthesia, organ, blood and tissue collection + Perform animal euthanasia + Perform diagnostic laboratory evaluations and tests in the areas of hematology, parasitology, serology, microbiology, cytology, and clinical pathology collect postmortem tissues for evaluation + Perform sample collection and ship to various diagnostic laboratories + Create diagnostic reports, records and billing for diagnostic services + Monitor inventories of clinical, surgical and diagnostic supplies and equipment, along with performing audits of controlled and non-controlled substances + Schedule rooms and reserve medical procedure equipment + Monitor and maintain assigned support room + Perform other duties as assigned **Key Additional Responsibilities for Vet Tech I** + Serve as a primary veterinary technician for supporting large lab animal surgeries and anesthesia + Independently monitor and maintain anesthesia for large lab animals **Work Location:** **Why Join Us:** **Why work for the University?** + Medical: Multiple plan options + Dental: Multiple plan options + Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision + Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay + Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year + Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) + Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) + Holiday Days: 10/year + Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses + ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service **Diversity and Equity:** **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** Veterinary Technician I: + An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology. + One year of experience caring for, feeding, or providing health care for animals in a veterinary laboratory, breeding, or boarding facility. + Veterinary technician license or provisional registration with Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA). + Veterinary technician students, new graduates, or others who intend to acquire licensure in the 1st year of employment are eligible as well. If unlicensed, the applicant will be brought in as a veterinarian technician assistant and moved to a veterinary technician I when licensure is acquired. Veterinary Technician Assistant: + One year experience in animal health or veterinary health field **Preferred Qualifications:** + Current certification with the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). + Experience performing initial evaluations and physicals on large animals. + Experience working in an animal research facility. + Experience creating electronic spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel and managing electronic veterinary records + Experience ordering, tracking and maintaining biomedical research equipment **Conditions of Employment** + Must be willing and able to frequently lift and carry 50 lbs + Must be willing and able to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs, with or without accommodation. + Must be willing and able to operate moving equipment or work around machinery or moving equipment. + Must be willing and able to euthanize large and small animals + Must be willing and able to sit, stand, walk and reach above shoulders on a constant basis + Must be willing able to work around noise and vibrations + Must be willing and able to work straight or rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. + Must be willing and able to work around hazardous chemicals + Must possess and maintain a current State of Colorado Driver's License + Must be willing and able to wear appropriate respiratory protection **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** + Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision + Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse backgrounds. + Strong customer service skills. + Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. + Ability to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical and spelling errors. + Planning and organization skills. + Physical ability **How to Apply:** 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address **Screening of Applications Begins:** **Anticipated Pay Range:** **ADA Statement:** **Background Check Statement:** **Vaccination Statement:** **Job Category** **Primary Location** **Schedule** **Posting Date** **Unposting Date** **To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=36030&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5961688)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) Veterinary Technician I or Veterinary Technician Assistant (Open Rank) - 36030 University Staff This full-time, university staff (unclassified) Veterinary Technician I position will provide support for the research animal health care program. : Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado. CU Denver | Anschutz is an AAALAC-accredited, OLAW assured institution that provides veterinary care for a wide variety of species and areas of research. The veterinary technician will join a strong team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians who work closely together to support cutting edge research to improve human and animal health. We pride ourselves on also providing optimal animal care. We value mentorship while supporting and facilitating independent growth and personnel well-being. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5961688&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) . The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): Questions should be directed to: MARIA.MONTERO@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5961688&targetURL=MARIA.MONTERO@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU) Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by February 10, 2025. The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:Veterinary Technician I: $47,500 - $49,500Veterinary Technician Assistant: $44,000 - $46,000The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5961688&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125) The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5961688&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu) . The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5961688&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5961688&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Health Care : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20388 - CSA-VCR OLAR CLAC Operations : Full-time : Jan 28, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: MARIA MONTERO Posting Contact Email: MARIA.MONTERO@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5961688&targetURL=MARIA.MONTERO@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU) Position Number: 00001140jeid-4e8aa463ea451a4b9585a0b997def841 The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.