Veterinary Nurse I,II, or III - SA ICU

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); In loco; USD 25.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation and PTO (24 days)

Life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Computer skills

Safety procedures

Time management

Multi-tasking

Diagnostic procedures

Animal handling

Formazione

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

Descrizione del lavoro

About This Role

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an overnight Veterinary Nurse I, II, or III to join our dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team to help facilitate exemplary patient care. This position holds many engaging responsibilities including helping to provide vital care for critical patients, operating medical equipment, and performing or assisting in technical procedures. Nurses on this team assist in day-to-day responsibilities like monitoring medical records, organizing technical work, maintaining equipment and supply statuses, as well as coordinating animal treatments. Communication and collaboration skills will be utilized daily. Working hours for this position will be Wednesday-Friday, 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. and one Saturday overnight per month.

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 Option

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

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• For Veterinary Nurse I:
  • Completion of a two-year college program in veterinary and animal technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
• For Veterinary Nurse II:
  • Completion of a two-year college program in veterinary and animal technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and two years of relevant experience.
• For Veterinary Nurse III:
  • Completion of a two-year college program in veterinary or animal technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and five years of relevant experience as a veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) after passing the Veterinary Technician National Exam.

Preferred Qualifications:

• For All Veterinary Nurses:
  • Knowledge of basic veterinary medical concepts, animal behavior and animal husbandry.
  • Skilled in interpersonal and written communication.
  • Skilled in basic computer skills.
  • Be willing to master new techniques.
  • Ability to handle, restrain, and provide medical treatments to domestic animals.
  • Ability to adhere to appropriate safety procedures.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in high intensity environment.
  • Ability to perform general diagnostic procedures
  • Skilled in time management and prioritizing daily responsibilities.
  • Ability to work with and provide preventative maintenance for ordinary veterinary medical hospital equipment.
• For Veterinary Nurse II:
  • Advanced knowledge of nursing care and assigned service requirements and policies.
• For Veterinary Nurse III:
  • Ability to be a self-starter and be proactive in assisting others.
  • Advanced knowledge of nursing care and assigned service requirements and policies.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Application Window

Closes on November 10, 2026.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

• $18.04-34.69 per hour