Seasonal Veterinary Assistant

Lakeland Veterinary Hospital
Baxter, MN Temporary
POSTED ON 6/15/2024
Seeking an independent, compassionate Seasonal Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Why Lakeland Veterinary Hospital in Baxter, 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. We provide the highest level of veterinary care and pride ourselves on our client communication and the care and compassion of each member of our team.

Our team wants you to know...

"We are always working together to provide great care but also to maintain a fun work environment. Our team gets along so well, which makes even the hardest of days a bit less stressful."

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 strong work ethic, preserve a positive personality, capable of communicating effectively, be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, have the ability to work in harmony with a team, possess a well-rounded technical skill-set, and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients as well as clients.

Schedule: Veterinary Assistants are scheduled to work four, 9-hour days from 7:20 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday with one full day off per week. Qualified assistants are required to participate taking an even share of call on weekends (approximately 5 weekends per year with one holiday). Assistants also may be required to stay past the end of their shift to assist the doctor with any emergencies that may arise.

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 the 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

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 pay
  • Great pet benefits

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