Veterinary Assistant - Radiology

About This Role

The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team to help facilitate exemplary patient care in the Radiology Section. Duties may include preparation and restraint of patients for imaging procedures, transporting patients, and assisting with administrative needs of the section. Working hours for this position will include Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.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:

• Ability to handle, restrain, and perform radiology procedures on domestic animals.
• Ability to perform technical tasks associated with emergency medical care and to instruct students to perform technical procedures with limited direct supervision.
• Be willing to master new techniques.

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

• $15.50 per hour