Intern - Small Animal Medicine and Surgery

The small animal rotating internship at the Veterinary Health Center is a 12-month post-DVM clinical program. Interns rotate between all small animal services, including zoo/exotics and clinical pathology if desired. Intern schedules are personali...

  • 520335
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Veterinary Health Center
  • Internship
  • Closing on: Sep 7 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

Medical Internships at the Veterinary Health Center are post-DVM clinical programs. Interns works for 12 months in a variety of services.

The small animal rotating internship at the Veterinary Health Center is a 12-month post-DVM clinical program. Interns rotate between all small animal services, including zoo/exotics and clinical pathology if desired. Intern schedules are personalized according to each intern’s intended post-internship professional goals. Interns participate in after-hours emergency duty on a rotating basis and will remain in the hospital overnight. Interns on emergency duty also assist in oversight of ICU patients and will support the small animal emergency clinician. Faculty clinicians are committed to providing consultation and back-up support for house officers assigned to emergency duty.

About Us

The Veterinary Health Center is a modern, spacious facility on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. The University is in the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas with numerous recreational opportunities available.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • DVM or equivalent. Graduate of a College of Veterinary Medicine

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact Information For 3 References

Application Window

Applications close on: September 7, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$43,547 annually

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.

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