Veterinary Assistant - Small Animal Surgery

Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS, United States

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About This Role

This position exists to assist with providing quality assistance for client / teaching / research animals in the VHC. This is a position primarily assigned to provide assistance with Small Animal Surgery on a daily basis, whether it is to enhance help for a busy surgery schedule, to assist with teaching, or to help with a research project. Assignments will be made by the supervisor.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site .

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma
One year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Veterinary Assistant Certification

College study with course work in animal science or closely related field

Ability to handle, restrain, and provide assistance for medical services to senior veterinary students, clinicians, and Registered Veterinary Technicians for domestic animals

Ability to maintain and use ordinary veterinary medical hospital equipment

Ability to perform word processing and data entry procedures on a personal computer

Be willing and able to master new techniques

Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, professional personnel, and the public

Ability to write and interpret written direction

Ability to communicate orally with professional and subordinate personnel

Additional licenses / registrations / certifications :

Must possess a valid drivers license once employed.

Sponsorship eligibility :

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

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.50-$16.50 per hour

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Veterinary Assistant • Manhattan, KS, United States