Overnight Veterinary Intake Lead – Emergency Care

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is seeking a Veterinary Intake Coordinator for our overnight, on-site emergency hospital. You’ll be the first medically trained team member to evaluate incoming patients, obtain vital signs, coordinate flow, and keep the lobby moving.

This role blends patient care with client communication, requiring calm under pressure, strong organization, and proficiency with electronic medical records.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant, Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or equivalent veterinary medical experience
• The ability to accurately obtain patient vital signs
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Confidence working in a busy emergency environment
• Experience using electronic medical records and computer systems
• Emergency or specialty veterinary experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain presenting and recheck vital signs on emergency patients
• Identify abnormal findings and communicate concerns to the medical team
• Document patient information accurately in the medical record
• Help prioritize incoming patients and support the triage process
• Coordinate patient movement throughout the hospital
• Provide timely updates and communication between clients and the medical team
• Assist with light Veterinary Assistant duties when patient intake responsibilities allow
• Occasionally assist with front desk tasks when patient care needs have been met

Skills

Vital signs collection

Client communication

EMR proficiency

Calm under pressure

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is seeking a Veterinary Intake Coordinator for our overnight, on-site emergency hospital. You’ll be the first medically trained team member to evaluate incoming patients, obtain vital signs, coordinate flow, and keep the lobby moving.

This role blends patient care with client communication, requiring calm under pressure, strong organization, and proficiency with electronic medical records.