Veterinary Technician Assistant - Surgery Service

Aercmn; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

AERC in Oakdale, MN is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support surgeons and the surgery team during daytime hours. You will help with patient handling, basic care, and maintaining a clean, surgery-ready environment while assisting with client updates and medical records.

Join a highly skilled, compassionate team focused on patient outcomes and client experience, including supporting euthanasia cases when needed and coordinating with pharmacies and staff to keep procedures running

Qualifications

• 2+ years of client service experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfort with computers and data entry (EMR, Outlook, etc.)
• Basic animal handling and husbandry knowledge
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and be on your feet throughout the shift

Responsibilities

• Support surgical technicians and veterinarians throughout the day
• Assist with patient handling, restraint, and basic care
• Maintain a clean, organized, and surgery-ready environment
• Field phone calls and assist with client communication and updates
• Document client interactions accurately in medical records
• Assist with prescriptions and coordination with pharmacies
• Provide compassionate support to clients, including during euthanasia cases
• Jump in wherever needed to keep the department running smoothly

Skills

Client service

Communication

Organizational skills

EMR data entry

Computer literacy

Animal handling

Physical stamina

Tools

EMR

Outlook

Job description

Veterinary Technician Assistant - Surgery Service

Oakdale, MN 55128

Overview

Salary Range

$17.55 - $23.00 Hourly

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Description

Precision. Teamwork. Purpose.

Surgery is where details matter—and where great assistants make a real difference.

Our Surgery Technician Assistants are essential to keeping cases moving, patients safe, and clients supported during some of the most important (and emotional) moments of care.

If you’re organized, steady under pressure, and love being part of a highly skilled team, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

• Support surgical technicians and veterinarians throughout the day
• Assist with patient handling, restraint, and basic care
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and surgery-ready environment
• Field phone calls and assist with client communication and updates
• Document client interactions accurately in medical records
• Assist with prescriptions and coordination with pharmacies
• Provide compassionate support to clients, including during euthanasia cases
• Jump in wherever needed to keep the department running smoothly

Why Surgery at AERC?

• Be part of a highly skilled, team-driven specialty service
• Learn from experienced technicians, VTS, and specialists
• Gain exposure to advanced procedures and patient care
• Play a meaningful role in both patient outcomes and client experience
• Work in a department where organization and teamwork truly matter

Qualifications

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• Someone who thrives in a structured, detail-oriented environment
• A team player who anticipates needs and jumps in to help
• Comfortable supporting both medical care and client communication
• Interested in growing within specialty or surgical veterinary medicine
• Able to stay calm, focused, and compassionate in emotional situations

What You Bring

• 2+ years of client service experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfort with computers and data entry (EMR, Outlook, etc.)
• Basic animal handling and husbandry knowledge
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and be on your feet throughout the shift