Veterinary Technician Asst

2 weeks ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States University of Minnesota Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications/Selection Criteria:

One year of post high school experience or education to include; animal restraint, veterinary medical terminology, veterinary anatomy, equine studies, etc. Knowledge of proper restraint and handling of dogs and cats. Experience with basic office procedures and proficiency with Microsoft Office software. Customer service experience. Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology. Flexibility to meet patient care needs.

Days/Hours - Saturday to Tuesday, 9:00pm to 7:30am (4 10-hour shifts)

Essential Functions:

85% - Technical duties

Assist with medical treatments of hospital patients, ex: feeding, oral medication administration, restraint for lab samples, etc.

Set up various procedures in ER, ICU, Surgery OR, etc. and assist clinicians and technicians during said procedures

Responsible for ensuring that all services and supplies are charged according to the hospital fee schedule.

Entering information into databases: histories into VetView, proper sample submission, etc.

Answer incoming calls from clients and from within the VMC. Return phone calls promptly and send messages accordingly.

Order, maintain and restock inventory in various services.

Reports changes in patient status to the clinicians and technicians of the service they are working in.

Participates in CPR.

Assist with patient hospital admission and discharges.

Complete essential VMC tasks including deep cleaning exam rooms, maintaining proper infection control protocols, emptying DogiPots; retrieving chemo and biohazard bins from various services, labeling them appropriately, and bringing them to the correct area for outside retrieval.

10% - Clerical duties

Support VMC clinicians and technicians with coordination of practice management – office and clerical duties, database management, mail/correspondence, facilities and maintenance, ordering of supplies, billing, communication liaison within the VMC, etc.

Appointment management including scheduling and updates.

5% - Additional Responsibilities:

Participate in practice process improvement initiatives

Participates in daily rounds, when applicable.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Clinician, or Director.

Transport of samples to diagnostic lab and VMC lab.

Transport of patients to and from services.

Maintaining sterile fields, proper sterilization cleaning and packaging for instruments.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

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