Veterinary Technician I or Veterinary Technician Assistant (Open Rank)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

 Department: CSA-VCR OLAR CLAC Operations

 Job Title: Veterinary Technician I or Veterinary Technician Assistant (Open Rank)

 Position #: 00709474 – Requisition #: 37225

Job Summary:

This full-time, university staff (unclassified) Veterinary Technician I/Veterinary Technician Assistant position will provide support for the research animal health care program.

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:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

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 understand the importance of mentorship, particularly for new or newer graduates or those new to our field. We have experienced mentors and strong infrastructure to support and facilitate independent growth and personnel well-being.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellen