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Veterinary Assistant Small Animal Surgery

at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Job Description



Veterinary Assistant Small Animal Surgery

Kansas State University

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 driver's license once employed.

    Sponsorship eligibility:

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

    Application Window:

    Closes April 15, 2026
    Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

    $15.50-$16.50 per hour



    To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/veterinary-assistant-small-animal-surgery-manhattan-kansas-united-states-0b2d1948-d34e-40e6-9047-006a6fb739cb







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    Job Posting: 13543040

    Posted On: Apr 10, 2026

    Updated On: Apr 10, 2026