Veterinary Nurse I, II, or III - Small Animal Internal Medicine

About This Role:

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Nurse I, II, or III to join our dedicated Small Animal Internal Medicine team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. This position assists in the performing of technical work and provides support in the treatment of patients, as well as the maintaining of patient care areas, including regular sanitization and organization. Other responsibilities include monitoring patient care, compiling medical records, and assisting veterinary students in learning new tasks. Working hours for this position will include Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with a rotating on-call schedule.

This is limited term position.

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:

• For a Veterinary Nurse I: Completion of a two-year college program in veterinary or animal technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
• For a Veterinary Nurse II: Completion of a two-year college program in veterinary or animal technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and two years of relevant experience.
• For a Veterinary Nurse III: Completion of a two-year college program in veterinary or animal technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and five years of relevant experience as a veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) after passing the Veterinary Technician National Exam.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic veterinary medical concepts, animal behavior and animal husbandry.
• Knowledge of standard emergency veterinary medical procedures.
• Post-graduate experience in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to adhere to appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks.
• Willing and able to master new techniques.
• Ability to work in a high intensity environment.
• Skilled in time management.
• Skilled in written and interpersonal communication.
• Skilled in basic computer skills.

Other Requirements:

• The College of Veterinary Medicine requires that new hires must obtain a Kansas license as a Veterinary Technician within 6 months of employment. Advancing staff must have obtained their Kansas license as a Veterinary Technician prior to advancement.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact information for three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$17.65-$32.24 per hour