Veterinary Assistant Large Animal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days + PTO

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center in Manhattan seeks a Veterinary Assistant for large animal care, providing technical assistance for equine, livestock, and field services. You will assist with treatments, monitor 4th-year students, and help maintain the EMR and barn cleanliness. Working Thu-Sat, 8am-8pm, on-site.

This role emphasizes patient care and client service, requiring one year of relevant experience and a high school diploma; sponsorship isn’t provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• One year of relevant experience.
• Combination of education and experience may suffice.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for equine, livestock, and field services.
• Coordinate veterinary care for client, teaching and research patients.
• Monitor 4th year students and enter data into the EMR.
• Stocking and cleanliness of the large animal barn as needed.
• Coordinate animal treatments and diagnostics with the supervising DVM.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Assistant Large Animal

Kansas State University

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.

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
• 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