Posting Detail Information Working TitleVeterinary Theriogenologist Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional PositionNo Posting Number202401726AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week40 Proposed Annual Salary Range$105,000 - $120,000 (salary is commensurate with FTE, experience, qualifications, and specialty training) 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, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/14/2024 Description of Work Unit Veterinary Health System The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, research, and innovation. Equine Reproduction Laboratory The Equine Reproduction Laboratory ( ERL ) is a state-of-the-art facility devoted to innovative research, exceptional teaching, and excellence in clinical service. Whether you are seeking our services for your mare or stallion, our team of experts is with you every step of the way to help you achieve your breeding season goals. Dedicated veterinary faculty, staff, and students attend to a high equine caseload from the entire United States. Horse owners appreciate the expertise, devotion, and compassion of our team. In turn, clinical cases allow for development of expertise, fuel concepts for applied research, and provide valuable material for a broad range of teaching opportunities. Why work at Colorado State University? CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!” We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics: + Confidence – they expect success in what they do + Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others + Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard + Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others + Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them + Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions Our Investment in You Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family. These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you. Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status. + Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually + Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more + Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being + FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program + Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members + FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities + After-school programs and summer camps for kids + Community Discounts + FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/. Retirement Programs While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/. Campus Culture and Principles of Community Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/. Tobacco and Smoke-Free Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings. Position Summary Colorado State University is offering the opportunity to create your own tailor-made Veterinary Theriogenology position! Are you enjoying your private practice but would like to be involved in team collaboration, advanced diagnostics and teaching in an academic environment? CSU and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is offering the freedom and flexibility to choose elements of private practice and academia and work schedule! The clinical appointment will be in the Theriogenology Service at the Colorado State University Equine Reproduction Laboratory. The CSU Equine Theriogenology service within the Veterinary Health System is a busy clinical service seeing approximately 3,000 cases a year that includes normal and problem mares, stallions and foals. The successful candidate will participate in the clinical and some didactic instructional activities of the professional veterinary medicine and post-graduate training programs related to theriogenology as well as provide service to the Equine Reproduction Laboratory and referral cases at the Johnson Family Veterinary Hospital ( JFEH ). This position will be responsible for clinical service that involves providing clinical care of patients, teaching veterinary medical students, training theriogenology residents and interns, and consultation with referring veterinarians and horse owners. The successful candidate should have a strong interest in mare breeding management, as well as stallion, and assisted reproductive technologies in horses. The successful candidate should also have experience diagnosing and treating equine reproductive conditions. Clinical duties will consist of supervision of inpatient and outpatient equids presented to the Equine Reproduction Service. The successful candidate will maintain an 80% clinical appointment and have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging resources as well as world renowned experts in embryology, andrology, internal medicine, and surgery, among others. Daily duties will include management of client-owned broodmares for reproductive procedures, assistance with stallion evaluations and semen collections as needed, managing late term pregnancies and neonatal care in addition to assisted reproductive techniques. The remaining 20% of the appointment will focus on education and mentorship through the oversight of three motivated and talented theriogenology house officers, breeding farm interns, and veterinary students. The Equine Reproduction Service has dedicated technicians and client liaison coordinators that provide a well-organized daily clinical schedule for the team. Participation in weekly resident rounds and daily case rounds will be encouraged. The successful candidate will work closely with, and have the support of, other theriogenology faculty. This position is flexible, anywhere from a 6-month, 9-month, to 12-month assignment. Veterinarians interested in this position, or those with additional questions, should contact Dr. Kathryn Wotman (Kathryn.wotman@colostate.edu), Medical Director, CSU Equine Services. This position has an Essential Worker designation and must be willing and able to report to work as directed to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption. A signing bonus and/or relocation expenses may be considered for eligible and successful candidates. Required Job Qualifications + A DVM or equivalent degree. + Eligibility to obtain a State of Colorado Academic Veterinarian license. Preferred Job Qualifications + American College of Theriogenologists residency trained. + Demonstrated history of excellence in clinical work. + Demonstrated collegiality and contributions to a high-performance team. + Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists. Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryClinical Reproductive Management Duty/Responsibility + Management of client-owned broodmares for reproductive procedures and stallion evaluations. + Perform reproductive evaluations, including ultrasonography, rectal palpation, and semen analysis, to assess and monitor equine fertility. + Develop and implement breeding strategies, including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and stallion collection, to optimize reproductive success. + Conduct and interpret diagnostic tests related to equine reproduction, such as hormone assays, microbiological cultures, and cytology. + Analyze semen samples for quality and viability, utilizing advanced techniques such as sperm motility analysis, concentration, and morphology assessment. + Oversee and perform procedures related to embryo handling, including collection, evaluation, and transfer of embryos. + Stay current with advancements in theriogenology and reproductive technologies, integrating new knowledge and techniques into clinical and laboratory practices. + Managing late term pregnancies and neonatal care in addition to assisted reproductive techniques. Percentage Of Time40% Job Duty CategoryClient and Patient Management Duty/Responsibility + Provide consultations and recommendations to clients regarding reproductive health and management of their equine patients. + Develop and maintain strong client relationships, offering education and support to optimize reproductive outcomes. + Ensure high standards of care and welfare for all equine patients under treatment, including during breeding, pregnancy, and parturition. Percentage Of Time40% Job Duty CategoryEducation and Mentorship Duty/Responsibility + Oversight of three motivated and talented theriogenology house officers, breeding farm interns, and veterinary students. + Provide training and guidance to laboratory staff on reproductive procedures, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards. + Coordinate with research associates, veterinary technicians and other team members to ensure smooth operation of the reproductive laboratory and clinical services. + Participation in weekly resident rounds and daily case rounds encouraged. Percentage Of Time20% Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references by 11:59 PM on October 14, 2024. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. 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. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contactvth_hr@colostate.edu EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . 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. References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Are you willing and able to report to work as directed to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Resume Optional Documents