CPW Veterinarian I / State Wildlife Veterinarian - (Fort Collins, CO)
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CPW Veterinarian I / State Wildlife Veterinarian - (Fort Collins, CO)
Salary
$95,652.00 - $112,524.00 Annually
Location
Larimer County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PMA 02221 10/25
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Opening Date
11/03/2025
Closing Date
11/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
4330 Laporte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Patrick Warnes patrick.warnes@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Type of Announcement
The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Hiring Pay Rate
Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Medical and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) .
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/)
Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.
The Terrestrial Branch develops and implements strategies and programs to promote the informed management and conservation of Colorado's terrestrial wildlife resources and their habitats. To conserve and perpetuate the terrestrial wildlife populations and their habitats for present and future generations. To provide an expert and measured approach to the management of Colorado's wildlife and their habitats. Lead CPW in science-based terrestrial wildlife and habitat conservation. To conserve terrestrial wildlife populations and habitats for the continued sustainable use benefit and enjoyment of Colorado's residents and visitors for present and future generations. To perpetuate robust and diverse wildlife populations and habitats creating and using best available science to inform conservation and management . Wildlife Health conducts disease monitoring and surveillance for all terrestrial wildlife species, as well as rigorous scientific-based original research deemed valuable to CPW in order to better understand and enhance the health, management, and conservation of Colorado's terrestrial wildlife resources; the program also provides field and laboratory services and training to CPW staff, as well as captive wildlife research support and captive wildlife holding for other CPW research and management programs.
Description of Job
The position exists to: provide professional veterinary medical services to CPW administration and field staff, oversee captive wildlife care at the Foothills Wildlife Research Facility, and guide and conduct original laboratory and field research to improve understanding and control options for important wildlife health issues in Colorado.
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Provide professional veterinary services
Provide professional veterinary expertise, advice, and services to CPW management and research programs by diagnosing, treating, and/or monitoring health problems in captive research animals and free-ranging wildlife populations, by identifying potentially important health problems and appropriate courses of action, by working with state and federal agencies on health requirements for wildlife movement, by coordinating disease sampling for wildlife research projects, by interpreting and analyzing results in consultation with epidemiologists, pathologists and biometricians, by prescribing capture drugs for use by field personnel, by ensuring regulatory compliance with prescription drug usage and record-keeping, and by ensuring compliance with federal laws on drug usage and animal welfare while serving as attending veterinarian on an animal care and use committee.
Conduct Applied Research
Oversee, plan, and conduct original, applied laboratory and field research to improve understanding about important wildlife health problems and their management .
Provide Professional Training and Education
Oversee, plan, and execute training programs for field personnel in wildlife capture and handling and disease sampling techniques.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Hold a valid Colorado Veterinary license in good standing
OR
Hold a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in another state.
Either of these has to be at the time of application
Substitutions
No Substitutions
Class Code:VETERINARIAN (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/job-classifications/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-c9b)
Preferred Qualifications
Current or former State experience relevant to this position
Master's degree or PhD in a related field.
Experience practicing wildlife medicine in a state, territorial, or provincial wildlife or natural resource management agency
Experience conducting and overseeing wildlife research projects
Supervisory experience
Required Competencies
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Experience conducting gross necropsies and histopathology on wildlife species
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication skills with a wide variety of individuals including scientific and lay audiences.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team utilizing shared resources.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants who are licensed to practice veterinary medicine in another state are required to obtain a valid Colorado Veterinary License within three (3) months of hire. Failure to do so may result in termination of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
Shared on-call responsibility to provide veterinary consultation or services
Use, Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials-Employee will be exposed to biological materials potentially containing infectious diseases, as well as formalin, a hazardous chemical and will also handle potent chemical immobilization drugs
Use of Firearms or other weapons - Needed for emergency euthanasia
Travel - As needed to provide statewide field services
Employee must wear a fit-tested N95 or powered air purifying respirator and other PPE when handling potentially infectious diseases
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0g2QAGmusbXBJzL3HxhGitIZOEKnwhrFnx9GqVcQHA/preview?tab=t.0) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.
To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and @type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-Verify
DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.
Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.
I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
02
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position (if not applicable, please enter "N/A"):
03
Are you CURRENTLY Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado?
Yes
No
04
Are you CURRENTLY Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in another state?
Yes
No
05
How many years of experience do you have as a veterinarian?
None
Less than 1 year of experience
1 years but less than 2 years of experience
2 years but less than 3 years of experience
3 years or more of experience
06
Please describe your highest level of education.
07
Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in program administration/management; budget development and monitoring; and experience establishing goals, objectives, procedures and performance expectations
No experience yet
Less than 5 years
Less than 8 years
8 but less than 9
9 but less than 10
10 or more years
08
Please describe your experience using oral and written communication to convey complex scientific information to a variety of audiences including lay persons and the scientific community:
09
Please describe your experience in conducting or supporting animal disease research, including study design and implementation, include citations from relevant publications (feel free to cut and paste from your CV, highlight experience in wildlife studies):
10
Please describe your experience working with a variety of co-workers as part of a team environment to support multiple group goals, including projects that you are not leading:
11
Please describe your approach to leadership and your experience with supervising people:
12
Please briefly describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks and Wildlife:
13
Applicants who are not Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado will be required to obtain this within three months of hire.
I acknowledge this receipt of this notice.
14
Do you understand and accept the conditions of employment as listed in the posting?
Yes
No
15
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions since responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
I acknowledge this receipt of this notice.
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