Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Clarendon; Lino Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet discount

401(k) with match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Rice Creek Animal Hospital in Minnesota is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.

You will join a team that values a positive, client-focused approach and a four-day workweek with no weekend hours. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, pet discounts, and a generous 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Technical know-how in disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Be the first point of contact: greet clients and their pets, complete sign-in, verify appointments, keep clients informed.
• Support clinical flow: escort clients to exam rooms, relay information between clients and staff.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe environment.
• Answer calls for appointments and inquiries; make reminders and follow-ups.

Skills

Animal care experience

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Tools

Disinfection techniques

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

. Rice Creek Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

As you join our mission to provide “pawsitively” exceptional care with a dose of humor and heart. Expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve —medical, dental, vision, retirement for full-time employees
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
• Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour, determined by the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, four days per week, 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM. No weekend hours!

Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Be the first point of contact: Greet clients and their pets warmly, complete the sign-in process, verify and confirm appointment details, and ensure clients feel informed and reassured.
• Support clinical flow:Escort clients to exam rooms, assist in relaying key information between clients and clinical staff.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Receptionist Responsibilities:

• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.
• Understand common vaccination protocols, basic lab tests, common diseases, veterinary terminology, and pet behavior.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization to ensure a positive client experience.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Rice Creek Animal Hospital

Rice Creek Animal Hospital, established in 2011, is a full-service veterinary facility offering top-notch medical, surgical, and dental care. Equipped with advanced tools like digital radiography, in-house labs, ultrasound, and more, they focus on delivering excellent service and care. The hospital promotes responsible pet ownership and preventative health care while valuing a strong work/life balance for employees. Staff enjoy a four-day workweek with 10-hour shifts, no weekends, and a supportive, team-oriented culture where everyone is respected and appreciated.

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