Veterinary Nurse II

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Nurse II to join our dedicated Triage Call Center team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service This position provid...

  • 520392
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Veterinary Health Center
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: Aug 25 2025
  • Closing on: Sep 21 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Nurse II to join our dedicated Triage Call Center team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service This position provides veterinary support and performs semi-routine tasks in the Triage Call Center section of the Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University. They will provide assistance to veterinarian staff in coordinating the care of patients. This includes answering phones, triaging calls, collecting patient information, communicating with owners on behalf of the services to relay information, and helping facilitate communications to necessary personnel. This position requires a high level of working clinical knowledge and experience to accomplish tasks and gather the appropriate and necessary information for patient care. Working hours for this position will include Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

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 Description

This position is On-site.

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 multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
  • Ability to understand diagnostic procedures.
  • Ability to adhere to appropriate safety procedures.
  • Ability to prioritize daily tasks.
  • Ability to work in high intensity environment.
  • Skilled in interpersonal communication.
  • Skilled in written communication.
  • Ability to answer multiple phone lines.
  • Ability to make sound decisions in a stressful situation.
  • Ability to train other employees.
  • Be willing to master new techniques.
  • Ability to prioritize and recognize the most effective & efficient process to accomplish the daily workflow.
  • Adaptable to different computer systems/advanced computer skills.

Additional licenses / registrations / certifications:

  • 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.

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:

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

Application Window

Applications close on: 9/21/2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

  • $19-$23 per hour

 

 

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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.

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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.

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