Posted: Aug 26, 2025

Animal Tech I - Small Animal/Exotics

Application Deadline: N/A

Kansas State University

About This Role

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Animal Technician I to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. This position supports the routine and specialized care of hospitalized animals in the VHC by maintaining and ensuring a sanitary and safe environment for patients, faculty, staff, students, and visitors. This position is primarily responsible for the cleaning and disinfecting of small animal common and ancillary areas of the hospital. Working hours for this position will be Sunday-Thursday, 3pm-11pm with occasional on-call coverage on weekends and holidays. Individuals in this position must be self-motivated and detail-oriented.
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 Description

This position is On-site.
What You'll Need to Succeed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with companion animals/exotics

• 1 year of relevant experience

• High school diploma

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact information for three professional references
Application Window

Applications close on: September 5, 2025
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.50 - $17.00/hour

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