Cardiology Vet Tech Assistant - Grow with a Heart Team

Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of Minnesota; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is seeking a Technician Assistant to join our Cardiology service. You’ll work with cardiologists and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to support patient care, client communication, appointments, and operations in a busy specialty service.

You don’t need to be a cardiology expert, but you should be curious, flexible, and comfortable with both pets and people; willingness to learn is essential for growth within Cardiology.

Qualifications

• Experience with animal handling and restraint.
• Comfortable communicating with clients about care and results.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities as Cardiology cases run through clinic.
• Strong attention to details in patient care and records.
• Eager to learn and seek feedback from cardiology team.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain patients for echocardiograms, blood draws, radiographs, and other diagnostics.
• Facilitate outpatient appointments and in-hospital Cardiology consultations.
• Start medical records, enter charges, transport patients, and support patient flow.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, email, and other approved platforms.
• Answer client questions with guidance from cardiologists and LVTs.
• Prepare, stock, clean, and organize equipment, exam rooms, and treatment areas.
• Assist with basic technical duties per training and experience.
• Support logistical and operational tasks to keep Cardiology running smoothly.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Client communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team player

Questioning when unsure

Job description

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is seeking a Technician Assistant to join our Cardiology service. You’ll work with cardiologists and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to support patient care, client communication, appointments, and operations in a busy specialty service.

You don’t need to be a cardiology expert, but you should be curious, flexible, and comfortable with both pets and people; willingness to learn is essential for growth within Cardiology.