Veterinary Assistant - Animal Care Center

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call stipend

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant for Animal Care Center in Baxter, MN. You’ll join a collaborative 3-doctor team, supporting medical, surgical, and dental care while helping CSRs and technicians handle daily tasks in a high-quality veterinary setting.

Our hospital emphasizes work-life balance, with no regular evenings, weekends, or holiday shifts; four- or five-day weeks are available, plus an on-call weekend program with stipends and time-and-a-half when

Qualifications

• Full-time Veterinary Assistant position in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Monitor procedures and assist technicians and doctors.
• Assist CSRs, technicians and doctors with duties.
• Manage dedicated technician appointments.
• Support medical, surgical and dental care delivery.

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Animal Care Center

Veterinary Assistant Technician in Baxter, MN

Voted Best in the Area for Veterinary Clinics and Grooming Facilities, Animal Care Center is seeking a full‑time Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative 3‑doctor team in Minnesota's beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area.

If you're looking for a hospital where staff are trusted, respected, and utilized to their full potential, you'll feel right at home here. We maintain an exceptional 2:1 technician/assistant-to-doctor ratio, allowing our team to focus on delivering outstanding patient care while practicing advanced technical skills. Our Assistants play an integral role in assisting our CSRs, technicians and doctors with many duties including monitoring procedures, and managing dedicated technician appointments.

We believe work‑life balance is just as important as quality medicine. Our hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, no regular evenings, weekends, or holiday shifts. Full‑time technicians are scheduled either four days or five days each week and enjoy a full one‑hour lunch break every shift.

For those interested in additional earning opportunities, technicians & assistants may participate in our after‑hours emergency on‑call program on weekends. Team members receive an on‑call stipend plus a minimum of two hours of time‑and‑a‑half pay whenever called into the hospital.

At Animal Care Center, you'll be part of a professional, supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional medical, surgical, and dental care while helping our team grow their skills and build rewarding long‑term careers.

Pay Range: $16–19 per hour based on experience

Our culture is built on five core values that guide how we work and serve:

• Respect
• Learning
• Do the Right Thing
• Wow Service
• Fun

If these resonate with you, you’ll fit right in.

Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.