Veterinary Assistant - Four 10-Hour Days, Full Benefits

Veterinary Practice Partners; Lino Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee pet discount

401(k) with company match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Rice Creek Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to clients. Join a team focused on compassionate, pet-centered care and a supportive work environment.

You will assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and surgeries, greet clients, manage appointments, and help maintain a clean, well-equipped clinic. Four-day workweeks with no weekends, competitive hourly pay, and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Be the first point of contact: greet clients and their pets, verify appointments, and ensure clients feel informed.
• Support clinical flow: escort clients to exam rooms and relay key information between clients and staff.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision of a veterinarian.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and stocking to ensure a safe environment.
• Answer client calls for appointments, inquiries, and requests; assist with reminders.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Safety and handling

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

In-house labs

Radiography equipment

Job description

Rice Creek Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to clients. Join a team focused on compassionate, pet-centered care and a supportive work environment.

You will assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and surgeries, greet clients, manage appointments, and help maintain a clean, well-equipped clinic. Four-day workweeks with no weekends, competitive hourly pay, and strong benefits are offered.