Posting Detail Information

Working TitleEquine Podiatry Program Assistant

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401367AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$37,443 - $45,760 with benefits (salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Employee Benefits

Colorado 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, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

• Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/03/2024

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

At the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ), we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. This work unit exists to care for the basic needs of animals at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and to provide routine disinfection and service to all areas of the hospital, which serves as a teaching facility for veterinary students, as a medical facility for veterinary research, and as a public animal health clinic for exotic, large and small animals.

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 magazine’s “America’s 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 everyone’s 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 athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Retirement Programs

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 University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

Campus Culture and Principles of Community

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 CSU’s 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. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.

Tobacco and Smoke-Free

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.

The equine unit is an integral part of the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital which provides 24 hour emergency/intensive care to critically ill or injured equines at a tertiary level teaching hospital; simultaneously provide clinical instruction to professional veterinary medical students, interns, residents, veterinary technicians, graduate veterinarians and others with an emphasis on practical applications of internal medicine, anesthesia, emergency procedures, emergency surgery, endoscopy, intensive care management and neonatal critical care management.

Position Summary

Step into a Unique Role: Become an Equine Podiatry Program Assistant!

Do you have a passion for horses and a keen interest in their hoof health? Our Equine Podiatry Program at Colorado State University is looking for a dedicated Program Assistant to join our team. This exciting role offers the chance to work closely with experts in equine podiatry, contributing to the care and well-being of our equine patients. If you’re detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and ready to support groundbreaking work in equine health, we want to hear from you. Help us ensure our horses stay happy, healthy, and on their best hooves!

The Equine Podiatry Initiative is new program at CSU focusing on podiatry education for veterinary students, developing an equine clinical program, and supporting our programs with equine podiatry research. We are seeking a part-time program coordinator who will also act as a part-time veterinary technician for this service, functioning in multiple capacities within this role. This position will serve to support the CSU faculty and outside veterinarians in their educational and clinical endeavors.

• Responsibilities would support educational initiatives, which would include gathering laboratory supplies, organizing horses and facilities for student labs throughout the academic year, facilitating student laboratories in partnership with outside veterinarians, working with podiatry instructors to gather lecture and laboratory teaching material for student education, facilitating once weekly online evening lectures during spring semester, recognizing and developing new curriculum opportunities with Podiatry instructors, and creating regular continuing education opportunities for students, horse owners, DVMs, and farriers.

• The duties of this position will be to support the clinical program with responsibilities to include assisting as a veterinary technician in the Podiatry Center (2 days per 6 weeks), gathering case information from clients/referring DVMs/farriers for podiatry cases, management of podiatry inventory of supplies and medications, and to assist in development of podiatry caseload by contributing ideas to make Podiatry center more sustainable, efficient, and successful. Participate in monthly conference calls with the service team, as well as to collaborate with CSU CVMBS (College office) Development team for fundraising.

• Other responsibilities will arise with continued development of our educational and clinical programming. Ideally, this person would be a motivated individual, self-starter, develop new ideas to bring to the group, and not just wait to be told the next steps of the day. There will be no direct daily oversight and some of the work may be performed remotely.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree.

• 1 year working as a veterinary technician in a veterinary setting.

• 2 years of horse handling experience.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Independent decision maker.

• Self-starter.

• Excellent work ethic.

• Experience in a veterinary hospital setting.

• Teaching or educational environment experience.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryCoordination for Equine Podiatry

Duty/Responsibility

• Assisting as a veterinary technician in the Podiatry Center (2 days per 6 weeks).

• Gathering case information from clients/referring DVMs/farriers for podiatry cases.

• Management of podiatry inventory of supplies and medications.

• To assist in development of podiatry caseload by contributing ideas to make the Podiatry center more sustainable, efficient, and successful.

• Participate in monthly conference calls with the service team.

• Collaborate with CSU VTH team for fundraising.

Percentage Of Time50%

Job Duty CategoryVeterinary Technician for Equine Podiatry Center

Duty/Responsibility

• Part-time veterinary technician, functioning in multiple capacities within this role.

• This position will serve to support the CSU faculty and outside veterinarians in their educational and clinical endeavors.

Percentage Of Time35%

Job Duty CategoryDevelopment of New Podiatry Education and Clinical Services

Duty/Responsibility

• Supporting our programs with equine podiatry research.

• Focusing on podiatry education for veterinary students.

• Developing equine clinical program.

Percentage Of Time15%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply byTuesday, September 3rd, 11:59 pm (MT). Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the VTH HR staff at vth_hr@colostate.edu. 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.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation, Shift Work, On-call Status

Search Contactvth_hr@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

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.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents