Veterinary Assistant: Hands-On Care & Growth Opportunities

VCA Animal Hospitals; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lyra mental health

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Bloomington Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support patient care and client experience in a busy veterinary setting. This full-time role features a 4x10 schedule with rotating Saturdays and offers hands-on experience.

You will assist veterinarians and technicians, restrain animals safely, maintain records, collect lab samples, and educate clients on care and post-operative instructions. Excellent team environment and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Confident in restraint, medical records, and running diagnostic labs.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and surgical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Restrain animals safely and humanely for procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Collect and process laboratory samples.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Educate clients on general pet care and post-operative instructions.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all hospital areas.

Skills

Animal restraint

Medical records

Lab diagnostics

Client education

Job description

VCA Bloomington Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support patient care and client experience in a busy veterinary setting. This full-time role features a 4x10 schedule with rotating Saturdays and offers hands-on experience.

You will assist veterinarians and technicians, restrain animals safely, maintain records, collect lab samples, and educate clients on care and post-operative instructions. Excellent team environment and benefits provided.