Overnight ER/ICU Vet Tech Assistant

Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of Minnesota; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential (overnight)

Shift differential (weekends)

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of Minnesota in Oakdale, MN is hiring an Overnight ER/ICU Technician Assistant to support doctors and technicians through the night, handling patient care, restraining animals, and preparing medications in the ICU. Work with a small overnight team, gain exposure to critical cases, learn EMR workflows, and follow AAHA standards.

Veterinary experience preferred; enrollment in a Veterinary Technology program is a plus; strong communication and teamwork are

Qualifications

• Experience with animals in a clinical, shelter, or veterinary setting.
• Ability to stand, lift, and assist with animal handling for extended periods.
• Comfort working in a busy, high-acuity environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with overnight patient care and treatments.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes promptly.
• Restrain patients safely and support procedures.
• Prepare medications, supplies, and treatment areas.
• Collect and run basic diagnostics as trained.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment and ICU areas.
• Support accurate documentation and workflow in the EMR.
• Communicate clearly during high-acuity, low-staff situations.
• Follow AAHA standards, hospital protocols, and core values.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

High-acuity environment

Basic computer skills

Education

Enrollment in Veterinary Technology program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of Minnesota in Oakdale, MN is hiring an Overnight ER/ICU Technician Assistant to support doctors and technicians through the night, handling patient care, restraining animals, and preparing medications in the ICU. Work with a small overnight team, gain exposure to critical cases, learn EMR workflows, and follow AAHA standards.

Veterinary experience preferred; enrollment in a Veterinary Technology program is a plus; strong communication and teamwork are