Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Mentorship & Impact

Mission Pet Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted veterinary care for yourpet

Online discount platform

Teladoc 24/7 doctor access

Job summary

Westgate Pet Clinic in Minneapolis, MN, AAHA-accredited small animal practice, offers high-quality care with a supportive team culture. We provide mentorship and education to help you progress toward credentialed veterinary technician roles or leadership, with a strong focus on patient care.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will support the medical team with essential tasks, assist in exams, labs, pharmacy and radiology, and help with client communications while upholding our standards of care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to stay calm and effective in fast-paced environments.
• Comfort handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with basic veterinary tasks (lab, pharmacy, nursing, radiology) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care and support the medical team with hands-on tasks and compassionate patient handling.
• Be the backbone of the clinic by anticipating needs of veterinarians and technicians for an efficient workflow.
• Assist with client scheduling, payments, and communications to create a positive visit experience.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized hospital environment.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Pet handling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Veterinary workflows

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory skills

Pharmacy handling

Nursing basics

Radiology workflows

Job description

Westgate Pet Clinic in Minneapolis, MN, AAHA-accredited small animal practice, offers high-quality care with a supportive team culture. We provide mentorship and education to help you progress toward credentialed veterinary technician roles or leadership, with a strong focus on patient care.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will support the medical team with essential tasks, assist in exams, labs, pharmacy and radiology, and help with client communications while upholding our standards of care.