Job Description

Position Summary:

Receives prescription orders from students, clinicians and technicians. Assesses accuracy and issues with orders such as: signatures, dates, case number, quantities, directions, address, weights or other deficiencies. Make sure these items are complete and ready to be filled. Answer the

Full Consideration Date:

This position will remain open until filled. However, for full consideration please apply by July 03, 2026, 11:59pm (MT).

Description of Work Unit:

At the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) we exist to educate the next
generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service
to the community every day. This work unit exists to provide administration and
direction of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and provide a support facility for
service to the general public and referring veterinarians.
Why work at Colorado State University?
CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers
and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best
Employers by State!”

Essential Job Duties:

• Process prescription refill requests and verify prescription information

• Prepare inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for dispensation to be checked by the pharmacist.

• Provide customer service to clients picking up prescriptions.

• Maintain compliance with state pharmacy regulations and hospital safety standards

• Provide customer service to clients on the telephone

• Collaborate with veterinarians, pharmacists, students and hospital staff

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.

• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials

• Special Requirements/Other: may require working on occassional holiday or weekend

Supervision:

No formal supervisory duties

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ability to carry 40 lbs of pet food or fluids

Preferred Qualifications:

• National pharmacy technician certification (e.g., PTCB or equivalent).

• Prior experience in a veterinary hospital, academic medical center, or teaching hospital pharmacy.

• Experience with sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, including familiarity with USP standards.

• Familiarity with controlled substance regulations and audit preparation.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Demonstrated ability to support students or trainees in a teaching environment.

Application Instructions:

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by July 3, 2026, 11:59 pm (MT). Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, and a current resume.References may be requested from finalists at a later date and will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. 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 VTH HR staff at vhs_hr@colostate.edu.

Salary Range

$31,532 - $41,600 (1.0)/ FTE, $15,766 - $20,800 (.5 FTE)

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

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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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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.