Veterinary Assistant – Small Animal ICU

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$14.54–$21.81 Per Hour
SKILLS
Emergency Care, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare Quality, High School Diploma, Hospital, Intensive Care, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Patient Care, Preventative Maintenance, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Nursing
LOCATION
Manhattan, KS
POSTED
4 days ago
The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to VHC veterinarians and service Registered Veterinary Technicians in the performance of their duties. This position will provide patient care support, maintain area cleanliness and equipment upkeep, stocking of service supplies, and ensure medical record accuracy.

About This Role

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care in the Small Animal ICU. This position will provide assistance to VHC veterinarians and veterinary nurses in the performance of their duties. This will include providing patient care support, maintaining area cleanliness and equipment upkeep, stocking of service supplies, and ensuring accuracy of medical records. Working hours will be part-time and will primarily provide weekend coverage in the Small Animal ICU. This is a temporary, one-year assignment.

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.

Worksite Description

This position is required to be performedOn-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma
  • One year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two or more years of experience as a veterinary assistant providing patient care.
  • Ability to work with and provide preventative maintenance for ordinary medical equipment.
  • Ability to handle, restrain, and provide medical treatments to domestic animals.
  • Willingness to master new techniques.

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

Screening Closes

June 22, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$14.54 - 21.81 per hour

About the Company

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Kansas State University