Colorado State University·Fort Collins, Colorado
Supports daily blood bank operations through donor scheduling, blood collection, and product processing. Maintains accurate medical records and manages inventory to ensure a reliable blood supply for patient care.
The Blood Bank Veterinary Technician supports the daily operations of the Blood Bank through donor scheduling, client communication, inventory management, record maintenance, and operational coordination. This position helps ensure the availability of blood products by supporting donor recruitment and retention efforts, maintaining accurate records, assisting with blood bank workflows, and providing administrative support. The role works collaboratively with faculty, veterinary technicians, and hospital staff to promote efficient operations and high-quality patient care.
At the CSU Veterinary Health System, animals and the people who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make reflects our commitment to those who trust us with their animals’ health. That focus inspires us to deliver expert veterinary services, support veterinary education and training, and advance groundbreaking research.
We show up every day with passion, eagerness to collaborate, and a drive to redefine what’s possible. Our deep partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences amplifies our impact, enabling us to boldly innovate and share knowledge widely.
Supervision: No formal supervisory duties
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited program or equivalent education and training required for veterinary technician credentialing in Colorado.
This position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, and a current resume. References will be requested from finalists and will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
CSU is committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the VHS HR staff at vhs_hr@colostate.edu.
$45,000 - $52,000
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, License, 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.
Requires an associate degree in Veterinary Technology and RVT registration in Colorado or an eligible state. Preferred experience includes one year in a clinical or blood bank setting and familiarity with electronic medical records.
Market context
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