Veterinary Assistant - Pet Health Center

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for its Pet Health Center, promoting excellent patient care and customer service. The role includes critical tasks like scheduling and providing hands-on assistance to veterinarians. Ideal candidates will have experience and a passion for animal care, contributing to a community-focused health center.

Benefits

Health insurance

Generous paid time off (24 vacation days)

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Willingness to master new techniques related to animal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary nurses in patient care.
• Schedule appointments and manage client interactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and support operational tasks in the clinic.

Skills

Patient care

Appointment scheduling

Restraint and handling of animals

Preventative maintenance for veterinary equipment

Software proficiency (Word, Excel)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Pet Health Center

Veterinary Assistant - Pet Health Center

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Kansas State University provided pay range

This range is provided by Kansas State University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$15.50/hr - $16.00/hr

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to VHC veterinarians and veterinary nurses in the performance of their duties to improve the patient and client service experience. This position will provide patient care and clerical support,...

• 519992
• Manhattan, Kansas, United States
• Veterinary Health Center
• Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
• Opening on: Jun 2 2025
• On-site
  
  

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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 care and clerical support and serve as a veterinary assistant in the Pet Health Center. Assisting with patient care is of the utmost importance and will be a priority for this position. This position is also responsible for scheduling and preparing for patient appointments, working with clients, stocking, lab submissions, and cleanliness of the Pet Health Center. Working hours for this position will include rotating weeks of Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm and Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

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
• One year of relevant experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a veterinary assistant providing patient care and appointment scheduling.
• Ability to work with and provide preventative maintenance for ordinary veterinary medical hospital equipment.
• Ability to handle, restrain, and provide medical treatments to domestic animals. Willingness to master new techniques. Interest in pursuing a veterinary nursing career.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and comfort with Word and Excel software. Ability to provide software instruction to a variety of audiences.
  
  

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references
  
  

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

• $15.50-$16.00 per hour
  
  

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Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

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

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Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State's background check policy.

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