Animal Technician I - Large Animal

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Vacation time (24 days +)

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center in Manhattan, KS is hiring an Animal Technician I to support routine and specialized care of hospitalized animals and maintain a sanitary environment. You will assist with feeding, welfare, and daily operations under clinicians and staff supervision, with hours Monday through Friday, 12:00am–8:00am.

The position is on-site in a teaching hospital that provides comprehensive care, emergency services, and advanced therapies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Valid driver's license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with large animals.
• One year of relevant experience.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Support routine and specialized care of hospitalized animals in the VHC.
• Assist with feeding and welfare of animals as directed by clinicians.
• Clean and disinfect large animal areas and equipment to meet standards.
• Maintain sanitary and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Experience with large animals

One year of relevant experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About This Role

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Animal Technician I to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. This position supports the routine and specialized care of hospitalized animals in the Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University by maintaining and ensuring a sanitary and safe environment for patients, faculty, staff, students, and visitors. At the discretion of clinicians and clinical staff, this position will tend to the feeding and general welfare of VHC clients. This position is responsible for the cleaning and disinfecting of large animal areas and equipment of the hospital. Ensure the large animal facilities meet federal, state, and VHC standards for cleanliness and sanitation. Working hours for this position will include Monday-Friday, 12:00am-8:00am.

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.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large animals.


• One year of relevant experience.


• High school diploma

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Application Window

Applications close: October 5, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.50-$16.50/hr