Veterinary Nurse I Intern Small Animal

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13687899 Veterinary Nurse I Intern Small Animal Kansas State University About This Role: This Veterinary Nurse I (Limited Term) Intern position provides an opportunity for professional growth in the Veterinary Health Center. An outstanding graduate veterinary nurse will be selected to obtain high quality, enhanced technical experience and training through employment in defined specialty areas. The objective of this position is to enhance employee marketability for private practice and/or assist with obtaining two years of post-graduate experience to qualify for future Nurse II openings in the VHC. Why Join Us: The Veterinary Health Center is a teaching hospital that offers routine, emergency, and specialty care services. The VHC strives to provide exceptional care for patients from high-quality routine healthcare to state-of-the-art advanced therapy for seriously ill patients. The Veterinary Health Center is located in Manhattan, Kansas and is a vibrant college community with a population of over 55,000 in the Flint Hills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 24 vacation days plus other paid time off (holidays, sick, and discretionary), health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans. To see what benefits are available, please visit: www.ksvhc.org/about/employment/recruitment.html Worksite Options: This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location. What You'll Need to Succeed: Minimum Qualifications: - Completion of a two-year college program in animal or veterinary technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of basic and emergent veterinary medical concepts, animal behavior and animal husbandry. - Knowledge of operating room sterile technique. - Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. - Ability to perform diagnostic procedures. - Willing and able to master new techniques. - Ability to adhere to appropriate safety procedures. - Ability to prioritize daily tasks. - Ability to work in high intensity environment. - Skilled in time management. - Skilled in interpersonal communication. - Skilled in written communication. - Skilled in basic computer skills. Other Requirements: - Must be a registered paraprofessional under the authority of the Kansas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners within six months of employment. How to Apply: Please submit the following documents: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Contact information for three professional references Application Window: Closes October 28, 2026. Anticipated Hiring Pay Range: $17.65 per hour To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/veterinary-nurse-i-intern-small-animal-manhattan-kansas-united-states Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-f625553aec3645d5901dc811a25109e6