Animal Technician - Large Animal Caretaker; Temp

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Kansas State University

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a full-time temporary Animal Technician I - Large Animal Caretaker. This position exists to provide quality animal care to patient, teaching, and research animals in the KSU-VHC.

This position is required to be performed on-site
. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location. Visit  for K‑State’s guidance and policies on remote work and flexible work arrangements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review.

No minimum requirements. This position is covered by the Kansas Association of Public Employees (KAPE) agreement.

• Prefer three years of experience in caring for large animals (especially veterinary hospital experience).
• Ability to write and interpret written instructions.
• Ability to communicate orally with professional and subordinate personnel.
• Ability to supervise work of students and volunteer employees.
• Ability to transport feed sacks, hay, and/or wood shaving bales.
• Knowledge of animal nutrition and the procedures used in feeding, watering, housing, identifying and handling research, teaching, and client food and pleasure animals.
• May also include infrequent exotic animal species.

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references.

Closes January 21, 2026.

$15.50‑18.00 per hour.

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