Colorado State University·Fort Collins, Colorado
The Veterinary Oncology Assistant supports veterinary oncologists and nursing staff with patient handling, assessments, and clinic operations. They are also responsible for accurate data entry into electronic medical records and maintaining a clean, stocked clinical environment.
The Veterinary Oncology Assistant is a part-time, non-student hourly position within the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital Oncology Service. This role supports veterinary oncologists and oncology nursing staff by assisting with patient handling, basic patient assessments, medical record data entry, and clinic operations. This position offers valuable hands-on experience working with feline and canine patients in a collaborative clinical environment dedicated to advanced veterinary oncology care.
The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Must be able to work 1–2 shifts per week.
Shift availability required Monday–Friday between 7:30 AM and 3:00/4:00 PM
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and assist with animal handling.
Must adhere to hospital safety and animal handling protocols.
$15.16 - $15.16
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
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.
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.
Candidates must possess strong communication skills, basic organizational abilities, and the capacity to perform simple data entry tasks. Applicants should be able to lift up to 20 pounds and demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively in a clinical animal care setting.
Market context
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