The Veterinary Assistant class series uses three levels and describes assistant / support work in the field of veterinary medicine.

Positions in this class should have an overall education in veterinary health and handling of a variety of domestic, exotic, and large animal species with emphasis on assisting the entire veterinary team.

Positions perform tasks that are structured and designed to provide training and experience in the appropriate occupation.

Tasks are performed under direct supervision and detailed instruction and guidance is received. Employees in this class learn to apply established practices and methods directly related to the assignment.

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 magazines Americas 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 everyones 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
• Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday
• 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 at and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees : 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 Universitys Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) or the Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERA) of Colorado.

Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% 21%. For more information, visit :

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 CSUs 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.

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. Required Job Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant I : HS Diploma or GED plus one year of experience caring for animals or providing animal handling duties OR HS Diploma or GED and a combination of related education and / or experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to one year.
• Veterinary Assistant II : HS Diploma or GED plus two years of experience caring for animals or providing animal handling duties OR HS Diploma or GED and a combination of related education and / or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to two years.
• Veterinary Assistant III : HS Diploma or GED plus three years of experience caring for animals or providing animal handling duties OR HS Diploma or GED and a combination of related education and / or experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to three years.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Last updated : 2024-02-28