Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Early Friday close

Saturday half-day

Job summary

Lake Harriet Veterinary in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role. We are a busy, team-oriented practice with 25 staff, offering flexible scheduling and early closings on Fridays (4:00 pm) and Saturdays (12:00 pm).

The Veterinary Assistant restrains canine and feline patients for exams and procedures, keeps rooms clean, supports veterinarians and technicians, and delivers friendly, quality care to pets and their families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program certification preferred.
• One year of experience in a pet care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Calmly restrain pets during procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Feed, water, exercise pets during visits.
• Respond to general client questions.
• Support efficient, compassionate patient care.
• Follow practice policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Animal science knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NAVTA-certified Veterinary Assistant program (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lake Harriet Veterinary in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role. We are a busy, team-oriented practice with 25 staff, offering flexible scheduling and early closings on Fridays (4:00 pm) and Saturdays (12:00 pm).

The Veterinary Assistant restrains canine and feline patients for exams and procedures, keeps rooms clean, supports veterinarians and technicians, and delivers friendly, quality care to pets and their families.