Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant — Calm, Team‑Player

Mission Pet Health; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k retirement options

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Teladoc access

Discounted veterinary care for your be

Online discount platform

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant to join our on-site Minnesota clinic. You will directly assist veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care in a fast-paced setting, helping maintain smooth operations during emergencies.

The role emphasizes staying calm under pressure, handling pets confidently, and collaborating with a tight-knit team while delivering compassionate client communication.

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary experience, ER or high-volume preferred.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Confident handling of pets with basic lab, pharmacy, and nursing skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Be a critical support in urgent situations, assisting veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care.
• Ensure seamless workflow during a crisis and maintain clinic efficiency.
• Provide a calming presence for clients, assisting with check-ins, payments, and communications.
• Maintain high standards with accurate record-keeping and a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Calm under pressure

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Basic laboratory skills

Pharmacy skills

Nursing skills

Job description

Mission Pet Health is seeking an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant to join our on-site Minnesota clinic. You will directly assist veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care in a fast-paced setting, helping maintain smooth operations during emergencies.

The role emphasizes staying calm under pressure, handling pets confidently, and collaborating with a tight-knit team while delivering compassionate client communication.