Veterinary Nurse II - Anesthesia

About This Role

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Nurse II to join our dedicated Anesthesia team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. This position provides assistance in the care of patients through independently performing technical procedures and administering treatments. Other responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness of the work area, ensuring that all necessary supplies are up to date and available, and monitoring medical records for completeness, accuracy, and financial accountability. Working hours for this position will include Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on-call/standby on a rotating schedule.

About 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 which 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 Option

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 veterinary or animal technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
• 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic veterinary medical concepts, animal behavior and animal husbandry.
• Advanced knowledge of nursing care, service flow, and section requirements.
• Ability to handle, restrain, and provide medical treatments to domestic animals.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to work with and provide preventative maintenance for ordinary veterinary medical hospital equipment.
• Ability to adhere to appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to work in high intensity environment.
• Skilled in time management and prioritizing daily tasks.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication, written and verbal.
• Skilled in basic computer skills.
• Ability to train other employees.
• Be willing to master new techniques.

Other Requirements:

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

• $24.28-$25.00 per hour