Veterinary Technician Assistant - Internal Medicine

Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of Minnesota; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 50,288,000 - 61,463,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota is seeking an Internal Medicine Technician Assistant to join our busy Oakdale team. You will work with veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and support staff to deliver excellent care during visits.

The role emphasizes patient handling, preparing exam rooms, assisting during diagnostic procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring smooth patient flow while upholding safety and infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary or animal-care experience.
• Comfort handling dogs and cats of different sizes and conditions.
• Willingness to learn and develop veterinary skills.
• Ability to stay organized while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe patient handling and restraint for exams, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for Internal Medicine appointments and procedures.
• Assist LVTs and veterinarians during diagnostic procedures.
• Set up, clean, and maintain medical equipment and spaces.
• Collect basic patient information and assist with vital signs.
• Support patient comfort, cleanliness, feeding, walking, and general nursing care.
• Prepare supplies and help keep the service organized for the day.
• Assist with stocking and inventory of supplies.
• Transport patients safely between hospital areas.
• Help maintain accurate, efficient patient flow throughout the service.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members across departments.
• Follow hospital safety, infection-control, and patient-care standards.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal care

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Safety & infection control

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Oakdale, MN 55128

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.55 - $21.45 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Technician Assistant – Internal Medicine

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is looking for a Technician Assistant to join our Internal Medicine team!

What You’ll Do

As an Internal Medicine Technician Assistant, you’ll work alongside our Internal Medicine veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and support team to help provide excellent care to our patients throughout their visit.

• Assist with safe patient handling and restraint for exams, diagnostics, and procedures
• Help prepare patients and treatment areas for Internal Medicine appointments and procedures
• Assist LVTs and veterinarians during diagnostic procedures
• Set up, clean, and maintain medical equipment and treatment spaces
• Collect basic patient information and assist with obtaining vital signs within your training and scope
• Support patient comfort, cleanliness, feeding, walking, and general nursing care
• Prepare supplies and help keep the service organized and ready for the day
• Assist with stocking and inventory of commonly used supplies
• Transport patients safely between hospital areas
• Help maintain accurate, efficient patient flow throughout the service
• Communicate and collaborate with team members across departments
• Follow hospital safety, infection‑control, and patient‑care standards

Why Internal Medicine?

Internal Medicine is a great place for someone who is curious about the why behind a patient's symptoms. Our team works with patients experiencing complex and chronic illnesses and uses advanced diagnostics to help find answers.

You’ll have opportunities to see and learn about procedures and diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, laboratory testing, sampling procedures, and management of complicated medical cases.

No two days—or patients—are exactly alike.

What We’re Looking For

• Has previous veterinary or animal‑care experience
• Is comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions
• Enjoys learning and wants to continue developing veterinary skills
• Can stay organized while managing multiple priorities
• Communicates well and works collaboratively with others
• Is dependable and takes ownership of their responsibilities
• Understands that excellent patient care includes plenty of cleaning, stocking, and behind‑the‑scenes work
• Enjoys being part of a busy, team‑oriented specialty environment

Why AERC?

AERC is a locally owned Emergency & Critical Care and multi‑specialty veterinary hospital with locations in Oakdale and St. Paul. Our teams work together to provide advanced care while supporting continued learning and professional growth.

At AERC, you’ll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals, be exposed to interesting and challenging cases, and have opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills.