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Veterinary Nurse III- Anesthesia\
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Department: 3670080070 Veterinary Health Center\
Job no: 517354\
Employment type: Staff Full Time (USS)\
Location: Manhattan, Kansas\
Worksite: On-site requirement\
Categories: Veterinary Medicine\
Pay Grade: 09A\
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About This Role:\
The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary
Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Nurse III to join our dedicated
Anesthesia team to help provide exemplary patient care. This position
plays a vital role in providing clinical and anesthetic support for the
veterinary staff in caring for patients in need of surgical procedures.
This position provides advanced nursing care through engaging
responsibilities such as premedication, anesthesia induction, level
maintenance, and patient recovery from anesthesia. This position will
also provide specialized support for oncology radiation therapy
patients. Nurses are given the opportunity to advance their skillset
through continuing education and various learning experiences. Working
hours for Veterinary Nurses in this position will include daytime hours
Monday-Friday. This position will also include some after-hours and
weekend on-call/standby coverage. Excellent communication and leadership
skills are utilized daily in this position.\
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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:
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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
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Worksite Options:\
This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed
on employer premises or designated assignment location.\
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What You\'ll Need to Succeed:\
Minimum Qualifications:\
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.\
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of basic veterinary medical concepts, animal behavior and
animal husbandry.
- Additional advanced knowledge of nursing care and assigned service
requirements and policies.
- Ability to perform general diagnostic procedures and technical tasks
associated with emergency medical care.
- Ability to work with and provide preventative maintenance for
ordinary veterinary medical hospital equipment.
- Ability to adhere to appropriate safety procedures.
- Ability to be a self-starter and be proactive in assisting others.
- Ability to multi-task and work in high in ensity environment.
- Ability to handle, restrain, and provide medical treatments to
domestic animals.
- Skilled in time management and prioritizing daily responsibilities.
- Skilled in interpersonal and written communication.
- Skilled in basic computer skills.
- Be willing to master new techniques.
- Skilled in interpersonal and written communication.
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Other Requirements:
- The College of Veterinary Medicine requires that new hires in any
level must obtain a Kansas license as a Veterinary Technician within
6 months of employment.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
at the time of employment.
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How to Apply:\
Please submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for three professional references
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Screening of Applications Begins:\
Immediately and continues until position is filled.\
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Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:\
\$22.83-27.38 per hour\
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Equal Employment Opportunity