Compassionate Vet Assistant - Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Clarks Grove Vet Clinic; Clarks Grove (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Clarks Grove Veterinary Clinic in Clarks Grove, MN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, and preparing prescriptions. You will assist with exams, take histories, vital signs and weights, and help educate clients.

This role involves in-house lab work, radiographs, basic animal handling, administering medications and vaccines, and helping maintain a clean, organized clinic.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; heavier with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Clarks Grove Veterinary Clinic in Clarks Grove, MN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, and preparing prescriptions. You will assist with exams, take histories, vital signs and weights, and help educate clients.

This role involves in-house lab work, radiographs, basic animal handling, administering medications and vaccines, and helping maintain a clean, organized clinic.