Animal Technician I - Large Animal Caretaker (Temp)

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

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center in Manhattan, KS seeks an Animal Technician I to support routine care and facility maintenance in the Large Animal Section. The role focuses on stall cleaning, disinfecting facilities, feeding equipment, and training students on cleaning and care procedures.

This is an on-site, temporary 999-hour appointment, not benefits-eligible, with morning hours including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirement; some roles may specify additional education or experience.
• Experience caring for large animals is preferred for this role.
• Ability to supervise students and communicate clearly is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform stall cleaning and disinfecting of large animal facilities.
• Maintain feeding equipment and overall cleanliness of the Large Animal Section.
• Train students on cleaning and care procedures.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Large animal experience

Physical strength

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 service. This position provides routine care for animals located in the Large Animal Section. The individual will be responsible for stall cleaning, disinfecting patient facilities and feeding equipment regularly, as well as training students on cleaning and care procedures. This is primarily a facility maintenance position, not a hands-on clinical position. Hours will primarily be morning hours including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. This position is classified as a temporary 999 appointment and is not benefits-eligible. The hours worked may not exceed 999 hours in a year beginning from the date of initial appointment and ending the following year on that date.

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.

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:

• No minimum requirements. Some positions may require additional education (or relevant experience) that will be specified on the position description. Various training and/or certification may be required.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in caring for large animals such as equine or livestock (especially veterinary hospital experience).
• Knowledge of large animal behavior and ability to identify signs of discomfort or health & safety concerns.
• Ability to write and interpret written instructions.
• Ability to communicate orally with professional and subordinate personnel. Ability to supervise work of students.
• Physically able to lift at least 75 pounds in order to transport feed sacks, hay and/or wood shaving bales.

Additional Role Information:

• Must possess and keep a valid driver's license once employed.

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Application Window

Applications close: September 28, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.50 - 16.50 per hour