Animal Technician - Large Animal Caretaker; Temp
Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, 66506, USA
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
Overview
About This Role: The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a full-time temporary Animal Technician I - Large Animal Caretaker. This position exists to provide quality animal care to patient, teaching and research animals in the KSU-VHC.
Worksite OptionsThis position is required to be performed on-site
. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.
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What You'll Need to SucceedMinimum Qualifications
- No minimum requirements. This position is covered by the Kansas Association of Public Employees (KAPE) agreement.
- Prefer three years of experience in caring for large animals (especially veterinary hospital experience).
- Ability to write and interpret written instructions.
- Ability to communicate orally with professional and subordinate personnel.
- Ability to supervise work of students and volunteer employees.
- Ability to transport feed sacks, hay and/or wood shaving bales.
- Knowledge of animal nutrition and the procedures used in feeding, watering, housing, identifying and handling research, teaching and client food and pleasure animals.
- May also include infrequent exotic animal species.
Please submit the following documents:
- Contact information for three professional references
Closes November 10, 2025.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range$ per hour
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