Veterinary Assistant - Full-Time, 4/10 Schedule, $20-$22/hr

Elm Creek Animal Hospital; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Elm Creek Animal Hospital in Champlin, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help create exceptional experiences for clients and patients during exams and outpatient visits. You will support efficient hospital operations, client engagement, and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced clinic.

The role emphasizes accurate medical records, review of treatment plans, and teamwork with veterinarians during exams, procedures, and dentistry.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as veterinary assistant or related role
• Safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service

Responsibilities

• Support exam room and outpatient workflow to ensure exceptional patient and client care
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Assist veterinarians during outpatient procedures and treatments while providing high-quality patient care
• Build positive relationships with clients through education, communication, and attentive service
• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery as directed by the veterinary team
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation

Skills

Animal handling

Veterinary terminology

Exams and procedures

Patient histories

Medical records

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Physical stamina

Patient care

Job description

Elm Creek Animal Hospital in Champlin, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help create exceptional experiences for clients and patients during exams and outpatient visits. You will support efficient hospital operations, client engagement, and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced clinic.

The role emphasizes accurate medical records, review of treatment plans, and teamwork with veterinarians during exams, procedures, and dentistry.