Veterinary Dentistry Technician Assistant

Aercmn; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional growth

Continuing education

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) in Oakdale, MN is seeking a Specialty Technician Assistant for its Dentistry Service. You will support board-certified dentists and veterinary technicians, helping patients receive exceptional dental care and comfort.

Responsibilities include assisting with dental procedures, preparing treatment areas, and maintaining records. AERC emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and opportunities to grow in specialty medicine within a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Passion for patient care and animal welfare.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Calm under pressure; works well in busy settings.
• Collaborative teammate who helps others succeed.
• Eager to learn and grow in specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient restraint, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for dental procedures
• Monitor patient comfort and communicate concerns to the medical team
• Communicate with clients by phone, email, text, and in person
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
• Prepare prescriptions and support pharmacy workflows within hospital policy
• Stock supplies, monitor inventory, and assist with equipment cleaning and routine maintenance
• Keep treatment areas clean, organized, and ready for the next patient

Skills

Patient care

Organized

Calm under pressure

Collaborative team

Willingness to learn

Job description

Veterinary Dentistry Technician Assistant

Oakdale, MN 55128

Overview

Salary Range

$17.55 - $21.45 Hourly

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Description

Specialty Technician Assistant – Dentistry

Love dentistry? Love patient care? Come help us create healthier smiles—one pet at a time.

At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC), our Dentistry team does far more than clean teeth. We treat oral pain, repair fractured teeth, diagnose oral disease, and perform advanced dental and maxillofacial procedures that dramatically improve our patients' quality of life.

We're looking for a Specialty Technician Assistant to join our Dentistry Service and help support our doctors, technicians, patients, and clients every day.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on patient care, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to grow their skills in specialty veterinary medicine.

What You'll Do

As a Specialty Technician Assistant, you'll work alongside our board‑certified dentists, veterinary technicians, and assistants to help every patient receive exceptional care.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient restraint, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures


• Prepare patients and treatment areas for dental procedures


• Monitor patient comfort and communicate concerns to the medical team


• Communicate with clients by phone, email, text, and in person


• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and follow‑up care


• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation


• Prepare prescriptions and support pharmacy workflows within hospital policy


• Stock supplies, monitor inventory, and assist with equipment cleaning and routine maintenance


• Keep treatment areas clean, organized, and ready for the next patient

No two days are exactly alike—and that's one of the best parts.

While you'll primarily support our Dentistry Service, AERC is a collaborative hospital.

Our team members are expected to:

• Assist other hospital departments when operational needs require


• Participate in after‑hours support through an on‑call rotation or by assisting our Emergency & Critical Care team on weekends, holidays, or other high‑volume periods


• Pitch in wherever needed to help provide outstanding patient care

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

You'll be a great fit if you are:

• Passionate about patient care and animal welfare


• Organized and detail‑oriented


• Calm under pressure


• A collaborative teammate who enjoys helping others succeed


• Eager to learn and grow in specialty medicine

Preferred Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant experience


• Veterinary hospital experience


• Dentistry experience is a bonus—but not required


• Fear Free or RECOVER CPR certification is a plus

Why Dentistry?

Veterinary dentistry is one of the fastest-growing specialties in veterinary medicine. Every day you'll learn something new while working with advanced imaging, anesthesia, oral surgery, and a team dedicated to improving patients' comfort and quality of life.

Why AERC?

We're Minnesota's only locally owned emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, serving pets and their families for more than 40 years.

We offer:

• A collaborative, supportive culture


• Mentorship and professional growth opportunities


• Exposure to advanced specialty medicine


• Continuing education opportunities


• A team that genuinely enjoys working together

Ready to GrowWithUs?

Whetheryou're an experienced veterinary assistant or looking to expand your skills into specialty medicine,we'd love to meet you.

Come help us give pets healthier mouths—and happier lives.