Social Work Intern

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Social Work Student Intern to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. The student intern will work under the direction of the VHC Veterinary Social Worker and aims to enhance the overall wellbeing of clients, owners, and veterinary staff. This role involves connecting clients and owners to essential resources, supporting the mental and emotional health of veterinary staff, co-facilitating the Paws of Comfort grief group, and collaborating with various departments, including community outreach and shelter medicine. The intern will also contribute to professional development by creating and delivering psychoeducational presentations, promoting a holistic approach to care within the veterinary environment. This is a part-time, temporary position with a commitment of 16 hours per week.

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.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a master's program in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution. The degree requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrollment in the advanced standing year or clinical field placement phase of an accredited MSW program, or equivalent clinical training and field experience.
  
  Professional Attributes:
  * Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  * Strong organizational and time management skills.
  * Demonstrated commitment to promoting mental and emotional wellbeing.
  
  Technical Skills:
  * Basic knowledge of PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
  * Competency in delivering psychoeducational presentations and materials.
  
  Knowledge and Skills:
  * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients, staff, and professionals.
  * Familiarity with the NASW Code of Ethics and its application in professional practice.
  * Basic knowledge of the person-in-environment framework and the strengths perspective when working with clients.

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Please submit the following documents:

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

Applications close: April 22, 2026

Hourly $15.50 - $16.50