Job Description
Position Summary:
The Blood Bank Veterinary Assistant provides operational, administrative, and client support for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Blood Bank program. This position assists with donor coordination, inventory and supply management, client communication recordkeeping, and daily workflow activities to ensure efficient blood bank operations and support the availability of blood products for patient care. The role also provides cross-functional support to other services as needed.,
Full Consideration Date:
This position will remain open until filled. However for full consideration, please apply by Monday, July 13, 2026, 11:59pm (MT).
Description of Work Unit:
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.
Essential Job Duties:
Coordinate blood donor appointments, client communication, and donor follow-up activities to support donor recruitment and retention.
Maintain blood bank inventory, supplies, and records, including monitoring stock levels, organizing materials, and reporting shortages or concerns.
Assist with preparation and organization of blood collection and processing areas to support efficient daily operations.
Support administrative functions including data entry, record maintenance, scheduling, filing, and document management.
Following completion of training and approval by the Blood Bank Coordinator and supervising veterinarian, assist with patient handling, donor preparation, blood product processing, and quality control activities in accordance with service protocols and hospital policies.
Provide operational support to the Blood Bank by assisting with daily workflow tasks, stocking supplies, and other related duties as assigned.
Supervision:
No formal supervisory duties
Conditions of Employment:
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare.
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a veterinary clinical setting.
Experience providing customer service and communicating effectively with clients, students, and veterinary healthcare teams.
Ability to maintain accurate records, manage multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with basic computer applications and electronic medical record systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Veterinary assistant experience in a specialty, emergency, teaching hospital, or blood bank setting.
Experience with inventory management, supply ordering, and recordkeeping.
Experience coordinating appointments, scheduling, or client communication.
Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology and hospital workflows.
Experience working with blood donor programs, transfusion medicine, or laboratory procedures.
Application Instructions:
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 for 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.
Salary Range
$37,440 - $41,600
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
Employee Benefits
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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.
Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.
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