Non-Student Hourly- Equine Sports Medicine Assistant
$37,440–$41,600 year
On-siteFort Collins, Colorado, United States
Fort Collins, Colorado, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$37,440–$41,600 yearEntry LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Part TimeEntry LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Assist clinicians and residents during diagnostic processes and treatments at client farms and in-house appointments, including radiographs, ultrasounds, joint injections, and lameness exams. Maintain service inventory of pharmacy and dry goods items, keep diagnostic equipment and vehicles in clean working order, and restock storage rooms and vet trucks daily. Ensure timely completion of daily paperwork, assist with invoicing, client communication, appointment setting, and medical record maintenance. Requires local travel, extended hours, and ability to drive a large vet truck.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of expertise in horse handling (the ability to restrain horses of varying training levels for dynamic exams, diagnostics, and treatments)
- 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
- Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license by the employment start date and be willing to drive CSU fleet vehicles
- Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
- Ability to jog, sit, stand, crouch and kneel for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Attention to detail, organization and ability to learn clinician and client preferences (i.e. processes, mode of communication, procedures)
- Bachelor's Degree or graduation from an Equine Veterinary Technology program
- Previous equine veterinary and/or radiology support staff experience
- Outstanding customer service and communication skills
- Experience in equine rehabilitation treatments
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