Careers with CEC

Why Work Here?

Here at Colorado Equine and Small Animal Clinic, we put the well-being of our staff first. We value the life-work balance our employees need and do everything in our power to ensure that they have that balance they need. By respecting these boundaries and taking care of our staff, they are able to come to work and give our patients the highest quality of care.

In addition to providing the life-work balance our staff needs, we have created our hiring process not only to account for applicants’ experiences but also their attitudes. We have been deliberately hiring based on attitude first, then experience for quite some time. This shift has adjusted our culture to be more team-oriented and provided the support our staff needs to thoroughly complete their work.

Who We Hire:

We are looking for team players who are highly motivated, positive, and passionate individuals who love coming to work each and every day and who are consistently motivated to learn, improve, and grow in their careers so that they can better provide care for the animals treated at our clinic. We want individuals who have a passion for not only the animals they care for but also for providing the highest quality of care to their patient’s owners. If you want to be a part of our team apply below!

What We Offer!

Our employees are the most important part of our clinic! We strive to allow for an excellent work-life balance to give our employees the best work environment they can have:

Compensation

  • Competitive Wages

  • Paid Vacation and Personal Time

  • Paid Holidays

Work With Us
Two women are with horses in a paddock on a sunny day. One woman is standing next to a white horse, adjusting its halter, while the other woman is observing. There are additional horses and fencing in the background.
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Healthcare

  • Comprehensive Medical & Dental Benefits

Community

  • Appreciation lunches

  • Team building activities

  • Opportunities for advancement

Professional Growth

  • Appreciation lunches

  • Team building activities

  • Opportunities for advancement

Employee Benefits

  • Flexible Schedule

  • 401K Matching

  • Uniform Stipend

  • Veterinary Service Discounts

  • Continuing Education Stipends

  • Opportunities for continuing education for our veterinarians, technicians, vet assistants and office staff

Ready to Apply?

  1. Complete the employment application

  2. Send the completed application, your resume, and cover letter to wellness@coequine.com

  3. Title the subject line “Attn: Hiring Manager – ‘Put the name of the position you are applying for here’”

Download Employee Application (PDF)

Hiring Process:

  1. Phone Interview – If you are a good fit the hiring manager will reach out to you to set up a brief phone interview to answer questions and hear more about your interest in working at our clinic

  2. In-person formal Interview – This interview will take place with the hiring manager at the clinic and will typically be between 30 minutes and 1 hour

  3. In-person informal Interview –  This interview will give you an opportunity to see a day in the life at our clinic and give you a chance to meet our staff. You will be informally interviewed by senior staff members during this day-long experience.

  4. Job Offer – If you are a good fit our hiring manager will send you a job offer letter for your signature

  5. Onboarding Process – Once the job offer letter has been signed your start date and paperwork will be completed

  6. Hired! Training Process – On day one, training begins!

Colorado Equine Clinic Externship

Thank you for your interest in advancing your education and sharing your knowledge with us at Colorado Equine Clinic. Since 1988, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional ambulatory and hospital care for horses. Located on the front range and beautiful mountains of Littleton, our practice is driven by compassion and a commitment to nurturing the human-animal bond.

Our practice specializes in Sports Medicine, Advanced Lameness cases, Podiatry, in-house regenerative medicines (A2, PRP), preventative medicine (Wellness Programs) and we offer local regional general ambulatory/emergency services. Our clinic blends cutting-edge veterinary medicine with a strong emphasis on education and collaboration with our clients. We are at the forefront of research, partnering with Astaria Global and the International Foundation for Equine Podiatry Research to explore innovative treatments like the A2 anti-inflammatory molecule for laminitis. This groundbreaking research has already delivered remarkable results in pain reduction, improved blood flow, and decreased rotation in equine patients.

The clinic may also be able to provide a mixed rotation with Small Animal in the next year with our CEC Small Animal Clinic. We cannot currently offer it at this time so please enquire if you would like this option and if it is available at the time of your expected externship.

Our vision is to foster the next generation of veterinarian professionals and that begins from animals to people and into nature and relationships. We are excited to share our mission, expertise, and commitment with you as part of your veterinary journey.

  • Expectations/Agreements

    • What to Expect?

      • Students are exposed to medical cases, lameness care, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, pre-purchase exams, chiropractors, and laser therapy. Case load can vary depending on the season, however on average 20-25/week should be expected.

      • Students should actively participate in daily treatments, assisting technicians with daily checklists, perform TPR’s, stock and load trucks for field days, and assist in lab work.

      • Students should not administer medications unless under supervision of either Technicians or Doctors.

      • Externs will rotate between doctors and areas, however an emphasis in one particular area may be considered. (E.g Sports medicine emphasis cases)

  • Documents to provide:

    • We would like to have the following documents sent to us before your externship:

      • CV/Professional Resume

      • Photo ID

      • Veterinary School Program, Year in program, Expected Graduation Date

      • Top 3 goals/objectives for this externship and any specific interests you may have in equine medicine.

  • Who may participate:

  • Housing:

    • On-site accommodations are NOT available. Please plan accordingly.

  • Clothing to wear:

    • Good equine appropriate safety work boots (NOT tennis or running shoes), jeans or durable work pants, scrub tops, polos or button ups. Scrub tops/pants can be provided. Colorado weather can vary throughout the year, so please dress accordingly.

      • Fluctuating from mild to severe winter weather from early December through March.

      • Very dry climate at high elevation.

      • Summer temperatures fluctuate on average 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Orientation

    • Welcome and Introduction

      • Clinic overview: Our mission values; and policies

      • Team: roles and names of doctors/techs

      • Tour of building: front desk, treatment room, lab, barn, stalls

      • Scheduling: Throughout the week look at what to expect, in-clinic vs field appointments and which doctor is doing what? Often we are out in the field, feel free to bring your lunch.

      • Policies: Please respect confidentiality and do not discuss other cases with other clients. If you have a question, either wait until after the case is done or if driving in the truck.

  • Emergency contacts:

    • Please provide your immediate emergency contacts in the event of an emergency.

  • How to contact us:

    • If you are interested in the CEC externship please reach out to Dr. Molly Afshar and practice manager Jonathan Page with the required documents. Additionally, if you have been accepted for an externship please let us know about your arrival plans for your externship as soon as they are finalized. This allows on-call staff and front desk people to know when to expect you. If you plan on arriving earlier than expected, please let us know ahead of time.

What is a Certified Veterinary Technician?

A Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) is a graduate from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited veterinary technology program who has passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and is registered with their state’s credentialing entity and maintains their certification renewal and annually required twenty hours of continuing education requirements throughout their career.

CVTs are veterinary professionals that apply their medical knowledge and clinical skills to provide routine, emergency, and specialized care for a variety of animals, all while under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.

During their course of study to become licensed, they study a wide variety of animal species and acquire over five-hundred foundational skills essential to practice. In addition to these clinical skills, technicians must take core classes in basic studies such as composition, psychology, public speaking, office procedures & client relations, as well as foundational science classes such as mathematics for clinical calculations, biology, veterinary medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, clinical laboratory procedures, animal handling and treatment, surgical nursing, anesthesiology, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, diagnostic microbiology, animal nutrition, dentistry, small and large animal nursing, and critical care to name just a few. Additionally technician students are required to complete several clinical rotations and internships over the course of their study.

Some CVTs decide to continue their education after becoming licensed to become a Veterinary Technician Specialist. Specialists choose to dive deep into a specific field of veterinary medicine by obtaining an additional 3-5 years of experience in the field of their choice with a minimum of 40 cases as well as additional training/skills before they apply for their specialist certification.

The Oath that all CVTs take upon graduation

I solemnly dedicate myself to aiding animals and society by providing excellent care and services for animals, by alleviating animal suffering, and by promoting public health. I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity, adhering to the profession’s Code of Ethics, and furthering my knowledge and competence through a commitment to lifelong learning.