Veterinary Technician Assistant - Diagnostic Imaging

Animal-Emergency-and-Referral-Center-of-Minnesota-1; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is seeking a Technician Assistant – Diagnostic Imaging to support radiologists, veterinarians, and technicians. You will prepare patients for imaging procedures, restrain patients safely, and help admissions and recovery, ensuring smooth imaging operations in a busy hospital environment.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, calm under pressure, and strong communicators who work well in teams and enjoy helping both patients and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician assistant or in a medical setting is preferred.
• Ability to learn and operate imaging equipment and stay organized.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiographs, ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and other imaging procedures.
• Safely restrain patients during imaging studies following radiation safety protocols.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and recovery.
• Monitor patient comfort and communicate concerns to the medical team.
• Coordinate daily imaging schedules for multiple specialty services.
• Prepare imaging equipment and rooms for procedures.
• Ensure diagnostic studies are labeled, archived, and available for interpretation.
• Coordinate imaging requests with other department teams.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Calm under pressure

Strong communicator

Collaborative team player

Patient care passion

Education

Veterinary Technician Assistant experience

Veterinary or human healthcare experience

Tools

Imaging equipment experience

Job description

Technician Assistant – Diagnostic ImagingLove technology? Love patient care? Help us see what others can't.Some of veterinary medicine's biggest answers come from the images we capture.Whether it's helping diagnose a torn ligament, staging cancer, identifying a neurological condition, or guiding emergency treatment, our Diagnostic Imaging team plays a vital role in every corner of the hospital.We're looking for a Technician Assistant – Diagnostic Imaging who enjoys staying organized, working with advanced technology, and helping patients receive exceptional care.If you like variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy supporting both people and pets, we'd love to meet you.What You'll DoAs a Technician Assistant, you'll work alongside our radiologists, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians to keep our imaging service running efficiently.You'll help with:Patient CarePrepare patients for radiographs, ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and other imaging procedures.Safely restrain patients during imaging studies while following radiation safety protocols.Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and recovery.Monitor patient comfort and communicate concerns to the medical team.Imaging OperationsCoordinate daily imaging schedules for multiple specialty services.Prepare imaging equipment and examination rooms for scheduled and emergency procedures.Ensure diagnostic studies are properly labeled, archived, and available for interpretation.Coordinate imaging requests with Emergency, ICU, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, and other specialty teams.Department SupportMaintain imaging equipment and assist with routine maintenance and troubleshooting.Stock supplies and monitor inventory.Keep imaging suites clean, organized, and ready for the next patient.Support pharmacy and administrative tasks within department guidelines.More Than Just ImagingWhile your primary home will be our Diagnostic Imaging department, AERC is a collaborative hospital.Our Technician Assistants are expected to:Support other hospital departments when operational needs require.Participate in after-hours support through an assigned on-call rotation or by assisting our Emergency & Critical Care department during weekends, holidays, or other high-volume periods.Work as part of one hospital team focused on exceptional patient care.What We're Looking ForYou'll be successful if you are:Highly organized and detail-orientedComfortable working with technology and learning new equipmentCalm under pressureA strong communicatorA collaborative teammate who enjoys helping othersPassionate about providing exceptional care for patients and clientsPreferred QualificationsVeterinary Technician Assistant experienceVeterinary or human healthcare experienceExperience working with diagnostic imaging equipment is a plus—but we're happy to train the right candidate.Fear Free CertificationRECOVER CPR CertificationWhy AERC?At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, we're proud to be Minnesota's only locally owned emergency and specialty veterinary hospital.We believe great medicine starts with great people.We offer:Advanced specialty medicine and cutting-edge technologyA collaborative, supportive teamOpportunities for growth and continuing educationCross-training and career developmentA workplace where kindness, teamwork, and curiosity are valued every day