Veterinary Nurse I Intern – Large Animal

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 technic...

  • 516222
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Veterinary Health Center
  • Internship
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: Jun 12 2025
  • Closing on: Aug 30 2025
  • On-site

 

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

Application Window:

Closes August 30, 2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$17.65 per hour

 

 

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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.

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