Veterinary Technician Assistant — Grow in Compassionate Care

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital in Inver Grove Heights, MN is seeking a caring Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our collaborative team. Part-time or full-time positions with varied schedules available.

VTA responsibilities include pet restraint, animal nursing care and patient discharge, basic procedures after training, plus exceptional client communication and patient care.

Qualifications

• Lift 50 pounds and restrain animals safely.
• Stand and walk for most of the shift.
• Clear, professional communication with team and clients.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow procedures.
• Compassion for animals, reliable and flexible.
• Willing to work rotating weekends to support care.

Responsibilities

• Support team with pet restraint, nursing care and patient discharge.
• Perform X-rays and assist with blood draws after training.
• Provide excellent client communication and patient care.
• Clean cages, feed animals, walk dogs, bathe animals, administer medications.
• Weekend animal care and maintaining sterile hospital conditions.
• Launder towels and gowns, stock supplies and medicines.

Skills

Pet restraint

Animal nursing care

Customer service

Communication

Detail oriented

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization tools

Job description

Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital in Inver Grove Heights, MN is seeking a caring Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our collaborative team. Part-time or full-time positions with varied schedules available.

VTA responsibilities include pet restraint, animal nursing care and patient discharge, basic procedures after training, plus exceptional client communication and patient care.