Veterinary Assistant at Animal Medical Center of Lindstrom

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Lindström (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time Veterinary Assistant role at a pet hospital in Lindström, MN, where you will assist veterinarians with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and educate clients. The position requires compassion, teamwork, and the ability to handle animals safely. Benefits include paid time off and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams and surgeries.
• Obtain blood and perform in-hospital laboratory testing.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Education

Previous veterinary experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Veterinary Assistant at Animal Medical Center of Lindstrom

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Practice

Our veterinarians and veterinary staff at Animal Medical Center of Lindstrom are fervent animal lovers and advocates for treating dogs and cats like the family they are.

Practice

Our veterinarians and veterinary staff at Animal Medical Center of Lindstrom are fervent animal lovers and advocates for treating dogs and cats like the family they are.

Our pet hospital in Lindstrom, MN, has so much to offer the community, striving to provide the best medical, surgical and dental care to our patients in a compassionate, caring and friendly manner.

More About The Role

The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

This position is Part-time.

Anticipated work schedule: Monday & Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Schedule flexibility required.

Hours Of Operation

Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tues & Thurs: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Sat: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sun: Closed

Pay: $16 - $17

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
  
  

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range: USD $16.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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