Veterinary Nurse I Intern Small Animal

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 vacation days + holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center in Manhattan, KS invites a Veterinary Nurse I Intern (Limited Term) to join our teaching hospital. This program offers high-quality, enhanced technical experience and training in defined specialty areas to boost post-graduate readiness for Nurse II openings.

This on-site internship supports professional growth while exposing you to routine, emergency, and specialty care, helping prepare graduates for demanding private practice roles.

Qualifications

• Two-year AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program completed.
• On-site internship focused on enhancing post-graduate readiness for Nurse II openings.

Skills

Vet concepts

Animal behavior

Sterile technique

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Diagnostic procedures

Safety procedures

New techniques

Education

AA/AS in veterinary technology (AVMA-accredited)

Job description

Veterinary Nurse I Intern Small Animal

Kansas State University

About This Role

This Veterinary Nurse I (Limited Term) Intern position provides an opportunity for professional growth in the Veterinary Health Center. An outstanding graduate veterinary nurse will be selected to obtain high quality, enhanced technical experience and training through employment in defined specialty areas. The objective of this position is to enhance employee marketability for private practice and/or assist with obtaining two years of post-graduate experience to qualify for future Nurse II openings in the VHC.

Why Join 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 and 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.

Worksite Options

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year college program in animal or veterinary technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic and emergent veterinary medical concepts, animal behavior and animal husbandry.
• Knowledge of operating room sterile technique.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Willing and able to master new techniques.
• Ability to adhere to appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks.
• Ability to work in high intensity environment.
• Skilled in time management.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication.
• Skilled in written communication.
• Skilled in basic computer skills.

Other Requirements

• Must be a registered paraprofessional under the authority of the Kansas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners within six months of employment.

Application Window

Closes October 28, 2026.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$17.65 per hour