Veterinary Nurse I Intern – Large Animal

About This Role:

This Veterinary Large Animal 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. 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 Veterinary Nurse II openings in the VHC.

This position is designated as essential.

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:

• One year of experience in animal or veterinary technical support.
• Ability to maintain and use ordinary veterinary medical hospital equipment.
• Physically able to handle, restrain and provide medical services to domestic animals.
• A working knowledge of operating room sterile technique procedures is preferred.
• A knowledge of standard emergency veterinary medical procedures is preferred.
• Ability to perform word processing and data entry on a personal computer.
• Willing and able to master new techniques.
• Demonstrated interest in a specific clinical discipline.
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal 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

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$17.65 per hour