Job Description

Position Summary

The Non-Student Hourly Equine Sports Medicine position primarily provides support for the clinicians and residents during appointments throughout Colorado, as well as at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital, and is also responsible for stocking, cleaning, and administrative work following appointments under the guidance of senior support staff. Exceptional horse handling skills, attention to detail, basic knowledge of various medical procedures/equine anatomy, and the ability to drive a large vet truck are required job duties. This position may have the eventual opportunity to apply for and transition to a Veterinary Assistant (FTE) with the Equine Sports Medicine service.

Full Consideration Date

8/17/2026

Brief Work Unit Description

https://csuveterinaryhealth.org/services/equine-sports-medicine-and-rehabilitation/

Essential Job Duties

• Technical Assistance- Assist the clinician/resident during the diagnostic process and treatment of patients, including procedures such as radiographs, ultrasounds, joint injections, diagnostic analgesia and lameness exams. Requires local travel to client farms in addition to in-house appointments and rehabilitation barn duties.

• Equipment Inventory/Maintenance- Maintain appropriate service inventory of pharmacy and dry goods items by working with Pharmacy and Central Supply. Keep diagnostic equipment and vehicles in clean, working order. Restock storage rooms and vet trucks daily.

• Business Operations- Ensure the timely completion of daily paperwork associated with the ESM service. Assist the ESM Coordinator with other operational duties such as invoicing, client communication, appointment setting and medical record maintenance.

Conditions of Employment

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

• Valid Driver’s License

• Essential Services Designation - Inclement weather requirement

• Shift Work - Has extended hours

• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Cleaning agents

• Special Requirements/Other - Ability to jog, sit, stand, crouch and kneel for extended periods of time.

Supervision

• No supervisory authority for this position

• Reports to: Meredith Park, RVT; meredith.park@colostate.edu

Minimum 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.

Preferred 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.

Application Instructions

• Provide cover letter, CV, and list three (3) references

Salary Range

$18-$20/hr

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the 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.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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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.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.