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\ \ Veterinary Nurse I, II, or III Small Animal Surgery\ \ Department: 3670080070 Veterinary Health Center\ Job no: 517050\ Employment type: Staff Full Time (USS)\ Location: Manhattan, Kansas\ Worksite: On-site requirement\ Categories: Veterinary Medicine\ Pay Grade: 07A\ \ \ About This Role:\ The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Nurse I, II, or III to join our dedicated Small Animal Surgery team. Though there are many responsibilities of someone in the role, the primary responsibilities are to assist in providing quality veterinary patient care and help with procedures for client, teaching, and research animals within the VHC. Nurses in this position play a vital role in providing support for busy surgery schedules, assisting with educational opportunities, and contributing to meaningful research. Nurses are given the opportunity to advance their skillset through continuing education and various learning experiences. Excellent communication and leadership skills are utilized daily in this position.\ \ 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. To see what benefits are available, please visit: www.ksvhc.org/about/employment/recruitment.html\ \ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5151113&targetURL=www.ksvhc.org/about/employment/recruitment.html\ \ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5151113&targetURL=\ \ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}\ \ Worksite Options:\ 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 ac redited 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 r