Veterinary Assistant - Small Animal ICU
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
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 performed On-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
May 12, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$14.54 - 21.81 per hour
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 performed On-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
May 12, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range
$14.54 - 21.81 per hour