Veterinary Assistant - Small Animal ER

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an Emergency Room Veterinary Assistant. The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to VHC veterinarians, veterinary students, and Reg...

  • 520161
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Veterinary Health Center
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Opening on: Jul 11 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated Small Animal Emergency team to help facilitate exemplary patient care and quality customer service. This position will provide assistance to VHC veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians in the performance of their duties to improve the efficiency of the ER service and improve the client service experience. Duties will include providing clerical and patient care support, triage, and serving as a medical record specialist in the Small Animal Emergency service. Working hours for this position will include Sunday-Wednesday, 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

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.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and comfort with Word and Excel software.
  • Ability to provide software instruction to a variety of audiences.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

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

$15.50-$16.50/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.

Work Authorization: 

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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

Background Screening Statement:

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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