Veterinary Assistant - 4-Day Week, Pet Care Pro

Veterinary Practice Partners; Lino Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet discount

401(k) match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Rice Creek Animal Hospital in Minnesota is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to patients and excellent service to clients. The ideal candidate has animal care experience, strong client communication, and veterinary procedure knowledge.

This position offers a four-day work week, 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM, with no weekend hours. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, pet discount, and a generous 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care within a veterinary setting is required.
• Strong client communication and caring demeanor essential.
• Ability to assist during examinations, treatments and surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Greet clients and their pets warmly, verify appointment details, and reassure them.
• Escort clients to exam rooms and relay key information to staff.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Perform basic lab tests and collect samples (blood, urine, stool).
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision of a veterinarian.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness, stock supplies, and ensure a sanitary environment.
• Answer calls for appointments, inquiries, refills; make reminder calls.
• Understand vaccination protocols, basic lab tests, diseases, and pet behavior.

Skills

Veterinary care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

In-house labs

Job description

Rice Creek Animal Hospital in Minnesota is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to patients and excellent service to clients. The ideal candidate has animal care experience, strong client communication, and veterinary procedure knowledge.

This position offers a four-day work week, 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM, with no weekend hours. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, pet discount, and a generous 401(k) match.