`Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Minnesota, P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

Infertility benefits

Gender affirmation benefits

Mental wellness resources

CE allowance

WOOF University CE opportunities

Clinical Studies opportunities

Job summary

VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital in Apple Valley, MN is seeking a full-time veterinary assistant to support surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, dental cleanings, radiographs, medications, and in-house diagnostics. You will prepare exam rooms, educate clients on treatment plans, and maintain medical records while contributing to a collaborative team that values mentorship and ongoing learning.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time

Qualifications

• Assist in surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and post-op recovery.
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the DVM.
• Collect samples and perform in-house laboratory diagnostics.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental cleanings

Radiographs

Administer vaccines

In-house diagnostics

Client education

Medical records

Job description

Location: 7545 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, with rotating Saturday shifts.

Compensation: $ 21 - 26/ hr and pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

About VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital: VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for pets and the people who love them. Our services include wellness care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and client education. We are proud of our positive team culture where collaboration, support, and continued learning are valued every day.

What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):

• Assist in surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and post-op recovery
• Perform dental cleanings, charting, and radiographs
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the DVM
• Collect samples and perform in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care
• Maintain accurate patient medical records

Plus more!

Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whether you’re ready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you.

Total Rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
• Financial wellness tools including Vault
• Continuing Education allowance and PTO
• WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs
• Discover Additional Benefits| VCA (vcacareers.com)

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world‑class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting‑edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board‑certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.