Veterinary Assistant - Large Animal

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center in Manhattan, KS seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support equine, livestock and field service teams, entering EMR data and assisting with treatments under the supervision of a DVM. The role emphasizes patient care and customer service, plus stocking and cleanliness of the large animal barn.

Working hours are Thursday through Saturday, 8am-8pm; this is an on-site, non-remote position with sponsorship not offered. Applicants must reside in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in large animal handling and hospital setting is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and master new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to equine, livestock and field service teams.
• Coordinate animal treatments and diagnostics under the supervision of a DVM.
• Enter patient information into the electronic medical records system.
• Stock and ensure cleanliness of the large animal barn.
• Monitor fourth-year veterinary students during clinical duties.

Skills

Large animal handling

Hospital setting experience

Medical treatments administration

Restraint of animals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 is responsible for providing technical assistance services to the KSU-VHC in equine, livestock and equine field service. They will coordinate technical services for veterinary care to client, teaching and research patients presented to the equine, livestock services and field service department(s). This position is also responsible for monitoring 4th year veterinary students and entering information into the electronic medical records system. Stocking and cleanliness of the large animal barn as deemed necessary. Lastly, this position is responsible for coordination of animal treatments and diagnostics along with the supervising DVM on the case. Working hours for this position will be Thursday-Saturday, 8am-8pm.

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 Description

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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent)


• One year of relevant experience.


• Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of relevant large animal handling and hospital setting experience.


• 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.

Application Window

Applications close: October 14, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.50 - $16.50 hr