Position Information Classification TitleTemporary Hourly Employment CategoryTemporary Is this an Hourly position?Yes Work Hours/Week20-30 Overtime Eligible?Yes Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No Description of Work Unit Veterinary Teaching Hospital At the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ), we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. 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 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. Search Contact EmailJoni Nelson joni.nelson@colostate.edu Position Summary Position is responsible for assisting veterinarians in the Livestock department with patient care, emergencies, biosecurity and client invoicing and communication during nights and weekends. Position Minimum Qualifications 1 year experience working or volunteering with large animals (horses, cattle, small ruminants, camelids, and/or pigs) Preferred Qualifications 1 year experience working in a veterinary clinic Posting Details Working TitleVet Assistant I - Livestock Night and Weekend Overnights Posting Number202500026T DepartmentVeterinary Teaching Hospital Salary Range$19-23 per hour Employee Benefits Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ Close Date03/31/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Joni Nelson at joni.nelson@colostate.edu. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant. 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 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) . Diversity Statement Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes Essential Job Duties Job Duty CategoryPatient support/care Duty/Responsibility Care of incoming patients and hospitalized animals using veterinary knowledge and experience to assist veterinarians and complete treatments of animals. Percentage Of Time60 Job Duty CategoryBilling and documentation/client services Duty/Responsibility Enters charges per doctor instruction using electronic medical record to ensure clients are charged appropriate. Communicate charges to clients as needed Percentage Of Time10 Job Duty CategoryInstruction Duty/Responsibility Using veterinary knowledge, assist and instruct vet students on procedures and protocols to help teach vet students about livestock vet med. Percentage Of Time10 Job Duty CategoryMaintain service area Duty/Responsibility Cleaning, organizing, and restocking areas of the Livestock veterinary hospital to ensure a clean, well-stocked environment so incoming patients can be cared for. Percentage Of Time20 References Minimum References Required3 Maximum References Required3 Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents + Resume + Resume or CV Optional Documents