Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Benefits/Perks

Learn While You Work

Career Advancement Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Fun Working Environment

Interact with People and their Pets

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Veterinarian Technician Assistants (VTAs) to join our small animal exclusive veterinary clinic. We are a private, independently-owned, progressive veterinary practice located in New Prague, Minnesota. We are hiring both part-time and full-time experienced VTAs to work with our trained team! VTAs will tag team with our Certified Technicians and assist in all aspects of their work including helping run appointments, performing blood draws and nail trims, assisting with digital x-rays, running bloodwork and UAs in our Heska lab, cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments, helping hold patients for treatments, following disinfection protocols to clean exam rooms, treatment areas and surgery, and coordinating animal care follow-up scheduling per our protocols in the Avimark practice software. You will work closely with the entire clinic staff to ensure the health and well-being of all of our pet patients. If you are passionate about providing exceptional animal care, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

Triage pets as they arrive at the clinic

Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history

Take vital signs and acquire blood samples

Assist with monitoring animals after surgery and preparing take-home instructions and medications

Adeptly perform procedures including blood draws, nail trims, catheterization, digital radiographs

Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients

Keep accurate patient records

Qualifications

At least 2 years of previous experience as a Veterinary Technician Assistant is required

Knowledge of animal care and handling

Team player with excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a busy environment

Patience, compassion, and a love for animals

Fear-free training and experience is desired