Veterinary Assistant - 005107

A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 23,129 - 29,563; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Commuter benefits

Identity protection and legal plan

Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Job summary

VCA Inc. in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who will play a vital role in supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians while ensuring the safety and care of pets. Responsibilities include maintaining patient flow, assisting with procedures, and educating clients on preventive care.

Ideal candidates will have a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant certificate and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all required skills of a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program.
• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Helping maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicating with veterinarians and vet techs.
• Carrying out procedures that don't require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Maintaining clean and organized treatment areas.
• Educating clients on preventive care.
• Mentoring other hospital team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer-focus

Teamwork

Education

Certificate from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. Pay range: $16.79–$21.46 per hour.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform all required skills of a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program.
• Strong communication, customer‑focus, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Helping maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicating with veterinarians and vet techs.
• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe and maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Educating clients about Optimum Wellness Plans® and preventive care.
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team.

Commitment

Vet Assistants are expected to be action‑oriented, customer focused, good listeners, effective communicators, and caring for those who care.

Benefits

• 401(k) participation with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education allowance for eligible positions.
• Commuter benefits.
• Identity protection and legal plan.
• Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.