Overnight Veterinary ICU Nurse (I–III)

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation and PTO (24 days)

Life insurance

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking an overnight Veterinary Nurse I, II, or III for its Intensive Care Unit in Manhattan, KS. The role involves caring for critically ill animals, operating medical equipment, and supporting clinical procedures. Work hours are Wednesday–Friday, 3 p.m.

to 3 a.m., plus one Saturday overnight per month. The Veterinary Health Center offers comprehensive benefits including 24 vacation days, health and life insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year AVMA-accredited veterinary and animal technology program.
• For II: completion of AVMA program and two years of relevant experience.
• For III: AVMA program plus five years RVT/LVT/CVT experience after VTNE.

Responsibilities

• Monitor medical records and organize technical work.
• Operate and assist with medical equipment and procedures.
• Assist in and perform technical procedures as needed.
• Coordinate animal treatments and multi-task in a high-intensity ICU.
• Maintain equipment and supply statuses and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Computer skills

Safety procedures

Time management

Multi-tasking

Diagnostic procedures

Animal handling

Education

Two-year AVMA-accredited veterinary/animal technology program

Two-year AVMA-accredited program plus two years relevant experience

Two-year AVMA-accredited program plus five years RVT/LVT/CVT experience after VTNE

Job description

Kansas State University is seeking an overnight Veterinary Nurse I, II, or III for its Intensive Care Unit in Manhattan, KS. The role involves caring for critically ill animals, operating medical equipment, and supporting clinical procedures. Work hours are Wednesday–Friday, 3 p.m.

to 3 a.m., plus one Saturday overnight per month. The Veterinary Health Center offers comprehensive benefits including 24 vacation days, health and life insurance, and retirement plans.