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Working TitleVeterinary Emergency and Critical Care Specialist

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401302AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week20-40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$140,000 - $160,000 for full FTE, will be prorated for reduced FTE (salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on08/05/2024

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Health System

The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, research, and innovation.

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

The successful candidate will join an internationally recognized small animal emergency and critical care program comprised of 5 small animal faculty criticalists, eight residents, 12 rotating small animal interns, and veterinary technicians dedicated to the Critical Care Unit and Emergency Services. The program is located in the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ) in Fort Collins, Colorado, with an annual emergency caseload of nearly 8,000 dogs, cats, and zoologic companion animals. The CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a progressive and collaborative workplace with 28 veterinary specialties and dedicated residents, students, and technologists working towards a common goal. The critical care faculty can collaborate with faculty at both the Colorado State University Flint Animal Cancer Center and the Translational Medicine Institute. Additionally, the VTH is a Level II Veterinary Trauma Center (10 years), and has close research ties with colleagues at the Medical Center for the Rockies and CU Anschutz in Denver.

Cutting edge resources include multiple point of care ultrasound machines, Servo-I mechanical ventilators, and veterinary training simulators. Abundant diagnostic imaging resources including in and after-hours CT, MRI , PET -CT, ultrasonography.

Our Investment in You

Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.

Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.

• Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually

• Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday

• Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more

• Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being

• FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program

• Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members

• FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities

• After-school programs and summer camps for kids

• Community Discounts

• FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification

• Direct access to world class specialists for collaboration on case management and research

• Access to the CSU library system, including a wide range of journals and books

• Journal articles can be downloaded without cost

• Access to professional development opportunities.

• Opportunity to be involved in continuing education, whether as a participant or instructor.

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Retirement Programs

While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

Position Summary

Colorado State University is offering the opportunity to create your own tailor-made veterinary emergency and critical care position. Are you enjoying private practice but would like to be involved in the team collaboration, advanced diagnostics, and teaching in an academic environment? Are you looking for additional experience with support of other ACVECC specialists and the opportunity for continued refinement of the knowledge acquired over the course of a residency? The CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital is offering elements of private practice and academia to create the ideal position for YOU !

The Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( CSUVTH ) in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking applicants for an afternoon and evening position in the Urgent Care/Emergency Service for a boarded or board eligible critical care specialist. The ideal candidate would provide mentorship for emergency clinicians, rotating interns, and ECC residents to ensure exceptional patient care and customer service. This position is flexible, from a half time to a full-time position. Critical Care Specialists interested in this position or those with additional questions should contact Dr. Amanda Cavanagh (amanda.cavanagh@colostate.edu), Service Leader of the CSU Urgent Care/Emergency Service.

A signing bonus and/or relocation expenses may be available for eligible and successful candidates.

Required Job Qualifications

• A DVM or equivalent degree.

• American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical care ( DACVECC ) board certification, European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical care ( ECVECC ), or board eligibility by start date.

• Eligibility to obtain a State of Colorado Academic Veterinarian license.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of excellence in clinical work

• Demonstrated leadership and collegiality within and contributions to a high-performance team

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryClinical Duties

Duty/Responsibility

The incumbent should have a strong interest in exceptional quality emergency medicine for dogs, cats, and zoologic companion animals while also providing engaging mentorship for all trainees. This position is expected to provide superior patient care by utilizing CSU’s resources and personnel. Clinical duties will consist of supervising patient & client care for small animal patients presented to the Small Animal Emergency Service during afternoon and evening hours, including weekdays and weekends, within this 24/7/365 unit.

Percentage Of Time50%

Job Duty CategoryTeaching Duties

Duty/Responsibility

Duties of the incumbent will include teaching of veterinary students, interns, and residents. Additionally, participation in resident didactic instruction, intern-specific didactic instruction, journal clubs, and daily case rounds will be encouraged. The incumbent will work closely with and share the clinical duties of five (5) other small animal critical care faculty. Opportunities to participate in clinical research are available through resident and intern mentorship.

Percentage Of Time35%

Job Duty CategoryOversight of IMCU

Duty/Responsibility

Duties will also include oversight of the Small Animal Intermediate Care Unit ( IMCU ) and will focus on patient care initiatives, veterinary technician training, client service/communication opportunities and continued service growth towards a 24/7/365 inpatient hospitalization unit. Our goal is to better intertwine routines and protocols that exist (or should exist) in the Critical Care Unit with the IMCU to have a more consistent approach to patient care throughout the VTH . Leadership in this unit will require 15% of the incumbent’s efforts and they will work closely with technician supervisors/managers who directly manage the technicians and other support team members in this unit.

Percentage Of Time15%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by11:59pm (MT) on August 5, 2024.Applications will continue to be reviewed after that date as needed. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact the VTH HR staff at VTH_HR@colostate.edu.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. 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.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contactvth_hr@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents