Veterinary Dentistry Technician Assistant

Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of Minnesota; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of Minnesota in Oakdale, MN is seeking a Specialty Technician Assistant to support our Dentistry Service. You’ll assist doctors and technicians, prepare dental procedures, monitor patient comfort, and communicate with clients throughout admissions, care, and follow-up.

Ideal candidates are passionate about animal welfare, organized, calm under pressure, and eager to learn and grow in veterinary dentistry.

Qualifications

• Passionate about patient care and animal welfare.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Calm under pressure.
• Strong communicator.
• Collaborative teammate eager to help 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

Communication

Organized

Detail-oriented

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

Dentistry experience

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Oakdale, MN 55128Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.55 - $21.45 HourlyJob Shift: DaySpecialty 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'relooking for aSpecialty Technician Assistantto 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

• 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—andthat'sone of the best parts.

Whileyou’llprimarily 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

• Passionate about patient care and animal welfare
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Calm under pressure
• A strong communicator
• 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 notrequired
• 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'reMinnesota'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'rean experienced veterinary assistant or looking to expand your skills into specialty medicine,we'dlove to meet you.