Veterinary Nurse Intern Small Animal

Kansas State University

This Veterinary 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. The 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 Nurse II openings in the VHC.

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.

This position is required to be performed on site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

• Completion of a two-year college program in animal or veterinary technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

• Knowledge of basic and emergent veterinary medical concepts, animal behavior and animal husbandry.
• Knowledge of operating room sterile technique.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Willing and able to master new techniques.
• Ability to adhere to appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks.
• Ability to work in high intensity environment.
• Skilled in time management.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication.
• Skilled in written communication.
• Skilled in basic computer skills.

• Must be a registered paraprofessional under the authority of the Kansas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners within six months of employment.

Closes October 28, 2026.

$17.65 per hour