Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Day & Swing Shifts

South Metro Animal Emergency Care; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Metro Animal Emergency Care is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring patient safety and comfort during visits. You will prepare exam rooms, document histories, and assist with procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, NAVTA certificate preferred, and about one year of pet-care experience. The position offers day and swing shifts and opportunities to grow within a compassionate, fast-paced emergency practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred.
• One year of experience in a pet care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
• Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures.
• Provide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general, at the Veterinarian’s direction.
• Monitor and track pet’s physical status and vital signs following surgery.
• Respond to general questions from clients.

Skills

Animal science

Pharmacology basics

MS Office

Communication skills

Dose calculation

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NAVTA Veterinary Assistant certificate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Industry websites

Job description

South Metro Animal Emergency Care is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, ensuring patient safety and comfort during visits. You will prepare exam rooms, document histories, and assist with procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, NAVTA certificate preferred, and about one year of pet-care experience. The position offers day and swing shifts and opportunities to grow within a compassionate, fast-paced emergency practice.