Veterinary Assistant

6 days ago


Circle Pines, United States Rice Creek Animal Hospital Full time $16 - $18
Seeking an independent, compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

No weekend hours

Why Rice Creek Animal Hospital in Lino Lakes, MN?
We're focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs, ultrasound, echocardiogram, and more.

Rice Creek Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility established in 2011. The professional and courteous staff at Rice Creek Animal Hospital strives to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for our highly valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.

We value our employees' work/life balance. Employees work four 10-hour shifts (7:45 am—6:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch break), set day off every week and NO WEEKENDS. We foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration where all team members feel valued, respected, and appreciated.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

Who are we looking for?
Applicants must have a professional work ethic, positive personality, excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, provide a calm demeanor and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to clients.

Responsibilities:

Assisting Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians.
Handling and restraining pets for exams and procedures.
Assist in the taking of x-rays
Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed
Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets
Responsible for cleaning/maintenance of hospital.
Care of hospitalized/boarded pets as needed
Fecal parasite sample collection and preparation
Preparation of a prescription drug, other than a controlled substance, for dispensing
Surgical assistance to a licensed veterinarian
Weekends off
Must have 1+ years in a similar role

Benefits:
We're dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:
Competitive salary - $16- $18 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
Paid time off for full-time employees
401(k) plan
Continuing education allowance
Guardian voluntary benefits
Weekends off
Generous pet discounts

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