| Location | Fort Collins, Colorado |
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 hospital's 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 what’s 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.
No formal supervisory duties
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.
CSU is committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the VHS HR staff at vhs_hr@colostate.edu.
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.
Cover Letter, Resume/CVColorado 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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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.
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.