About This Role:
The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Animal Technician I to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. This position supports the routine and specialized care of hospitalized animals in the VHC by maintaining and ensuring a sanitary and safe environment for patients, faculty, staff, students, and visitors. This position is primarily responsible for the cleaning and disinfecting of small animal common and ancillary areas of the hospital. Working hours for this position will include evening hours Tuesday-Saturday with occasional on-call coverage on weekends and holidays. Individuals in this position must be self-motivated and detail-oriented.
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:
$15.50 per hour
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