Veterinary Assistant I, II or III - Open Pool

Veterinary Assistant

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.

• This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants will be contacted if a suitable opportunity becomes available.
• Full Consideration Date: The pool is valid through 6/30/2026. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
• Signing bonus and/or relocation expenses may be available for eligible and successful candidates

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

Improving the health of animals, people, and the planet has been central to our land-grant mission since 1883, when the first veterinary classes began at Colorado Agricultural College. Today, that vision remains at the heart of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, where we empower the next generation of leaders to change the world.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.Our mission is to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. Our vision is to advance medicine by integrating world-class patient care with leadership in veterinary education and scientific discovery.

Salary Range: $37,734 - $64,205 with benefits (salary is commensurate with education, experience, and level within the Veterinary Assistant series)

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Essential Services Designation

Supervision: Not applicable

Minimum Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant I: HS Diploma or GED plus one (1) 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 (1) year.
• Veterinary Assistant II: HS Diploma or GED plus two (2) 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 (2) years.
• Veterinary Assistant III: HS Diploma or GED plus three (3) 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 (3) 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.

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.