PRN (relief) - Veterinary Technician II (20-40 hours/week) -- Open Pool

This position provides PRN (relief nursing) to cover annual, sick, holiday, afterhours, and weekends to various departments during critical peak times.

This includes assisting in the instruction of PVM students, interns, residents, faculty, and staff performing diagnostic procedures, therapeutic treatments, client communication, service coordination, and overseeing client-student interactions.

This position provides flexibility with the veterinary technology demands of the VTH and PVM program. The hospital and various departments have seen a significant increase in caseload which has caused an increased demand to the PRN (relief) nursing pool.

This is an essential worker position and must be willing and able to report to work as directed to perform essential and / or emergency services without delay or interruption.

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.

A combination of signing bonus + moving expenses available $2, max Required Job Qualifications

• An Associates degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary / animal health technology AND two years of experience assisting in animal surgery, administering anesthesia to animals and / or performing veterinary surgery.
• Registered as a Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician (PVT) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) by the time of hire.
• Credentialed in the State of Colorado of other eligible state determined by CACVT.

NOTE : VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT Effective January 1, , anyone wanting to use the titles Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician, RVT, or VT will have to be certified through the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CACVT) and registered through the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

Please visit the CACVT website for more information : Preferred Job Qualifications

Experience in IV catheter placement, venipuncture, cystocentesis, teaching, computer skills, scheduling appointments and answering questions extremely preferred but not mandatory.

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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