Veterinary Assistant-Small Animal Icu

About This Role:

Small Animal ICU Veterinary Assistant provides clinical assistance to VHC Veterinarians, DVM students, and Registered Veterinary Technicians to enhance the patient experience. They are an important part of the patient care team while performing patient treatments, enhancing patient mental well-being, and alerting service RVT's of any change in patient status. The veterinary assistants are responsible for general upkeep of the ICU clinical area including: cleaning, restocking, ordering supplies, and equipment maintenance. In addition, these individuals ensure charge capture and medical record completeness.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

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:

• One year of experience as a veterinary assistant providing patient care or equivalent.
• 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.
• Relevant education or experience may be substituted.

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:

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:

$15.00- $21.38 per hour

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:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.