Vet Tech Assistant — Wards, 2nd Shift

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Medical plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Minnesota is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant for the Wards, 2nd Shift. You will support patient care, perform diagnostic tasks, and update owners on care status.

Responsibilities include assisting with medical treatments, restraining animals for procedures, and maintaining hospital cleanliness. The role involves inventory management, documentation, and collaboration with DVM and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of post-high school experience or education in veterinary assisting preferred.
• Restraint, veterinary terminology, anatomy, first aid, and medication administration knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medical treatments of hospital patients, including feeding, grooming, nail trims, and ear cleaning.
• Restrain patients for procedures and take histories during appointments.
• Set up surgery suites and anesthesia/diagnostic procedures and prepare treatment rooms.
• Transport samples to labs and manage routine clinical paperwork and phone inquiries.
• Enter schedule templates, census data, and charges into the computer systems.

Skills

Animal restraint

Veterinary terminology

Patient first aid

Medication administration

Interpersonal skills

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PC software

Job description

University of Minnesota is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant for the Wards, 2nd Shift. You will support patient care, perform diagnostic tasks, and update owners on care status.

Responsibilities include assisting with medical treatments, restraining animals for procedures, and maintaining hospital cleanliness. The role involves inventory management, documentation, and collaboration with DVM and students.