Cardiology Vet Tech Assistant — Grow & Learn

Aercmn; Oakdale, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our Cardiology Service in Oakdale, MN. You will work with cardiologists and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to support patient care, client communication, and appointment flow.

Responsibilities include assisting with echocardiograms and diagnostics, processing medical records, and maintaining a clean, organized cardiology area.

Qualifications

• Interest in cardiology, specialty medicine, or both.
• Animal handling and restraint experience.
• Comfortable talking with clients—not just pets!
• Able to juggle multiple priorities when plans change.
• Notice the little details and ask questions when unsure.

Responsibilities

• Handle and safely restrain patients for echocardiograms, blood draws, radiographs, and other diagnostics.
• Help facilitate outpatient appointments and in-hospital Cardiology consultations.
• Start medical records, enter charges, transport patients, and help coordinate patient flow.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, email, and other approved platforms.
• Help answer client questions and concerns with guidance from cardiologists and LVTs.
• Prepare, stock, clean, and organize equipment, exam rooms, and treatment areas.
• Assist with basic technical duties according to training and experience.
• Pitch in with logistical and operational tasks that keep the service running efficiently.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our Cardiology Service in Oakdale, MN. You will work with cardiologists and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to support patient care, client communication, and appointment flow.

Responsibilities include assisting with echocardiograms and diagnostics, processing medical records, and maintaining a clean, organized cardiology area.