Veterinary Assistant- Small Animal ICU

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Veterinary Health Center as a Veterinary Assistant in Manhattan, Kansas. This role involves providing clinical support in the ICU for domestic animals, maintaining inventory, and requires effective communication and leadership skills. With a dynamic work environment, you will engage in meaningful patient care and have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

24 vacation days

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience.
• Preferred: two+ years as a veterinary assistant providing patient care.
• Must be willing to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assistance to ICU staff in caring for critical patients.
• Maintain inventory and organize necessary equipment.
• Engage in basic aspects of patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Handling and restraining animals

Ability to provide medical treatments

Preventative maintenance for medical equipment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About This Role:

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking Veterinary Assistants to join our dedicated Small Animal ICU team to help provide exemplary patient care. Though there are many responsibilities of someone in this position, the primary responsibility is to provide clinical assistance to the ICU staff in the day-to-day operations of caring for critical patients. Individuals in this role will also provide meaningful support through maintaining inventory, organizing necessary equipment, and engaging in basic aspects of patient care. Working hours for Veterinary Assistants in this position will include overnight hours and some weekends. This position prioritizes effective communication and leadership skills daily.

Why Join 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 and 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 Options:

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:

• 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.

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:

$14.54-21.81 per hour