Veterinary Nurse I Intern – Large Animal Job at Kansas State University (Manhattan)

Job Description

This Veterinary Large Animal 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. 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 Veterinary Nurse II openings in the VHC. This position is designated as essential.

Job Responsibility

This Veterinary Large Animal 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
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 Veterinary Nurse II openings in the VHC
This position is designated as essential

Requirements

Requires the completion of a two-year college program in veterinary or animal technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Must obtain a Kansas license as a Veterinary Technician within 6 months of employment
Completion of a two-year AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is required for licensure in the State of Kansas and ensures that veterinary nurses possess the clinical expertise, ethical grounding and regulatory compliance necessary to deliver safe, high-quality care
Must be a registered paraprofessional under the authority of the Kansas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners within six months of employment
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Nice to have

One year of experience in animal or veterinary technical support
Ability to maintain and use ordinary veterinary medical hospital equipment
Physically able to handle, restrain and provide medical services to domestic animals
A working knowledge of operating room sterile technique procedures is preferred
A knowledge of standard emergency veterinary medical procedures is preferred
Ability to perform word processing and data entry on a personal computer
Willing and able to master new techniques
Demonstrated interest in a specific clinical discipline
Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

What we offer

24 vacation days plus other paid time off (holidays, sick, and discretionary)
health insurance
life insurance
retirement plans

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