Vet Assistant — Compassionate Care, Flexible Hours

Broadway Veterinary Hospital; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible schedules

Career development

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Broadway Veterinary Hospital in Rochester, MN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, preparing prescriptions, and assisting with surgeries. The role requires weekend availability, basic lab work, and effective client communication.

You will contribute to maintaining inventory, educating clients on care, and ensuring safety during procedures while working as part of a compassionate team in a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds (and more with assistance).
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math for medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
• Assist outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, plus client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures.
• Obtain samples and perform in-hospital lab testing; prepare for outside labs.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments.
• Maintain and restock exam rooms and equipment; keep areas clean.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Broadway Veterinary Hospital in Rochester, MN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, preparing prescriptions, and assisting with surgeries. The role requires weekend availability, basic lab work, and effective client communication.

You will contribute to maintaining inventory, educating clients on care, and ensuring safety during procedures while working as part of a compassionate team in a busy practice.