Equine Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants

Part-time and full-time positions available

Wanted: Fellow equine lovers!

Do you have experience working with horses and/or small animals, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to providing outstanding service? If so, we invite you to join our team!

As an equine technician or veterinary assistant at our state-of-the-art Johnson Family Equine Hospital, you’ll work alongside expert veterinarians, residents, and technicians to provide individualized and extraordinary patient care. As a vital team member, you’ll enjoy a vibrant learning atmosphere where you can grow your career and share your knowledge and skills with our veterinary students to make a difference in equine medicine.

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Why work at CSU

Financial benefits

  • Shift differentials up to 20% for nights and weekends
  • Excellent medical and dental coverage
  • Generous retirement plans
  • Free employee tuition, 50% tuition discount for qualifying family members
  • Scrubs provided
  • Pet food group purchasing program
  • Discounts on veterinary services
  • Housing assistance programs

Personal care and professional development

  • Paid holidays, vacation days, and sick days provided annually
  • Extensive mental health and wellness program offerings
  • Free monthly continuing education
  • Free professional development opportunities
  • DORA and CACVT licenses and dues covered
  • Up to $2,000 external continuing education allowance every two years
  • Learn something new every day in an educational and collaborative atmosphere

About the Veterinary Health System

At Colorado State University’s veterinary hospitals and health system, we’re united by our love of animals. Our focus is on providing expert, compassionate, and patient-centered care.

We’ve been a leader in veterinary medicine for more than 100 years and one of the busiest veterinary hospitals in the Mountain West, seeing more than 42,000 appointments annually. Employing the latest imaging and testing technologies, our team collaborates to pinpoint diagnoses. And, with expertise in 27 veterinary specialties, we offer our patients the best veterinary medicine has to offer.

Learn more about the VHS