Veterinary Assistant - Float

Kansas State University; New York (KS, NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading Veterinary Health Center, providing exceptional patient care and customer service. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in overseeing patient intake, assisting with treatments, and ensuring accurate visit charges. This position offers a vibrant work environment in Manhattan, Kansas, where you can grow your skills in a teaching hospital setting. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners. If you are passionate about animal care and possess excellent communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

24 Vacation Days

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a veterinary assistant preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient intake and assist with treatments.
• Provide quality customer service from check-in to discharge.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Services

Handling and Restraining Animals

Electronic Medical Records Systems

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About This Role

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. This position will provide patient and administrative support to the faculty, staff, and veterinary students of the VHC. The role will include many engaging responsibilities such as overseeing patient intake, assisting with treatments, ensuring accuracy of visit charges, and providing quality customer service from patient check-in to discharge. Working hours for this position will include daytime hours Monday-Friday. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail will be key in succeeding in this position.

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 Option

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

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience as a veterinary assistant.


• Ability to handle, restrain, and provide medical treatments to domestic animals.


• Experience working with electronic medical records systems.


• Experience in client services.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Resume


2. Cover Letter


3. Contact information for three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

• $15.50 per hour