Veterinary Assistant jobs in Lakeville, MN
Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Veterinary Assistant
- Hometown Veterinary Partners
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Champlin, MN
OTHER
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Get ready to make a positive impact on your team members, your community, and the veterinary industry!
Hometown Veterinary Partners was founded in 2023 with a mission to empower veterinary professionals by building veterinary hospitals which inspire, uplift, and fulfill. We are seeking full and part time Veterinary Assistants (VA) to work right where you live in brand-new, bright, and beautiful veterinary hospitals.
A VA at Hometown Veterinary Partners (HVP) is a member of the hospital team and reports directly to the Hospital Director or Partner Doctor. The VA(s) will support our core beliefs of Culture, Collaboration and Community. You’re empowered to provide exceptional client care that is approachable, accessible, and individualized in your location. You’re a respected member of the team, and your skillset and ideas are vital to a successful hospital which advances medical care, client communication, teamwork, and marketing to build the HVP brand.
This is your opportunity to contribute to the culture of your dreams! You will provide client care in your location while earning a competitive wage and a full suite of benefits. Your experience, background, and unique viewpoints are valued here. At Hometown Veterinary Partners, you are empowered to create rewarding and sustainable veterinary careers in your hospital and for our veterinary community.
More about Hometown Veterinary Partners:Exciting changes in the veterinary industry start with us and we are just getting started. We want you to be excited and happy doing what you love most. You can expect to grow and nourish the culture and community in your local hometown veterinary hospital. We work hard together for what we believe in: principles of CULTURE, COMMUNITY and COLLABORATION.
- CULTURE. The center of what makes each hospital special is its culture. We give you the space to build and foster a healthy workplace at each location and support you along the way.
- COMMUNITY. We share in our teams’ excitement to be contributing members of their neighborhoods and to create positive change in our veterinary industry. Our veterinary teams are empowered to maintain local autonomy and growth in their community.
- COLLABORATION. We encourage our teams to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and operate with growth mindsets. We celebrate everyone’s individual viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. We grow together!
Our care teams have important roles in which they collaborate on successful outcomes and advancements in operations, pet care, and client services. We provide services six days/week which include: appointments, scheduled surgeries, and preventative care days.
How You’ll Be Making an Impact:Culture- Maintain a positive, supportive, and collaborate work environment.
- Bring interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to support an inclusive environment.
- Support the training and onboarding of new team members.
- Provide ongoing input that supports efficiency, productivity, and well-being.
- Identify opportunities and support best practices to contribute to our growth.
- Provide a positive and exceptional client experience and patient care.
Community- Welcome clients and their pets to the hospital in a friendly and courteous fashion.
- Assist clients in checking in and out as well as setting up appointments for follow-up care.
- Gathering basic vital signs, weight, and history on patients.
- Properly restraining pets during examinations and procedures.
- Prepare and administer medications as prescribed by the DVM.
- Observe animal behavior and health conditions and report to the DVM.
- Assist in cases of emergencies.
- Keep accurate records and logs and record them in patients’ medical notes.
- Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare as determined by the DVM.
- Educate owners on medications, husbandry, and recommend practices for their pets as determined by the DVM.
- Perform clinical diagnostics.
- Support in medical procedures such as collecting specimens, performing laboratory procedures and assisting in diagnostic medical, and surgical procedures in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Collaboration- Give input, ideas, and suggestions for continual improvement of the practice environment for the care team, patients, and pet parents.
- Be a part of quality, safety, and health initiatives.
- Triage emergency cases appropriately and keep clients and pets at ease.
- Review patients’ records to ensure that immunizations, diagnostic and routine testing, and prevention are up to date.
- Note all observations, testing, and treatments in Medical Notes.
- Clean kennels, examination tables/rooms treatment areas, sterilizing equipment and wrapping of packs.
Requirements- Responsibilities listed above and procedures as defined by the state Practice Act.
- Initiative-taking with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous learning.
- Comfort in a high growth environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail in fast paced environment.
- Solid and effective communication, technology, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to relate with clients in a friendly and professional manner.
- Excellent phone etiquette.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including standing, sitting, kneeling, and lifting, up to 5lbs, for extended periods of time.
- Ability to maintain professionalism under stressful conditions.
- Ability to exercise patience and empathize with clients.
- Ability to closely follow instructions when preparing and administering treatment to patients.
Experience, Education and/or Training- Graduation from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program recommended.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Working in a clinic setting and experience handling animals preferred.
- Basic knowledge of veterinary hospital procedures and terminologies preferred.
- One year of veterinary or technician experience required.
Other Details- Position Type: Full-time and Part Time available
- Hours: 8- or 10-hour Shifts
- Day & Evening Shifts, Holidays, Saturday (closed Sunday)
- Compensation: competitive hourly pay
- Benefits available: Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Paid time off
- Professional development allowance
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Work-life balance
We are a Drug-Free, Smoke Free, Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Are you ready to be a part of a new, special, and exciting veterinary community where you’re contributing to a better future for yourself, your team, and the veterinary community? Let’s talk! - 12 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- Hometown Veterinary Partners
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Saint Paul, MN
FULL_TIME
- Benefits: 401(k) Employee discounts Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Get ready to make a positive impact on your team members, your community, and the veterinary industry! H...
- 1 Month Ago
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
- Minnepau Veterinary Clinic
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Saint Paul, MN
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- We have great hours! Monday 8a-5pmTuesday 8a-6pmWednesday 8a-5pmThursday 8am-6pmFriday 8am-noon You love animals and so do we (wouldn't be doing this job if we didn't). We put relationships with team ...
- 2 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
- Magnusson Veterinary Services, LLC
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Hudson, WI
PART_TIME
- Job Overview: We are a mixed animal clinic (mostly small animal) seeking a dedicated Veterinary Receptionist to join our team. We offer conventional treatment, along with alternative modalities. The i...
- 4 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Apple Valley, MN
FULL_TIME
- VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital is looking to expand its team with a Veterinary Assistant! Who We Are: VCA Cedar View Animal Hospital, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, has been a pioneer in the vete...
- 22 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Bloomington, MN
FULL_TIME
- Veterinary AssistantIf you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.Benefits: W...
- 22 Days Ago
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Veterinary Assistant
- PRIOR LAKE ANIMAL HOSPITAL PA
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Prior Lake, MN
- Job Description Job Description Prior Lake Pet Hospital is looking for a hard-working, animal crazy, and compassionate a...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinarian
- Bush Lake Pet Hospital
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Minneapolis, MN
- At Bush Lake Pet Hospital, we are proud of our 35-year legacy of providing high-quality service and medicine to our comm...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Technician
- University Of Minnesota
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Saint Paul, MN
- Job ID 343467Location Twin CitiesJob Family LR-TechnicalFull/Part Time Full-TimeRegular/Temporary RegularJob Code 4941Em...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Technician
- Banfield The Pet Hospital
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Minneapolis, MN
- Credentialed Veterinary TechnicianThe anticipated starting hourly rate for individuals expressing interest in this posit...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Technician
- NORMANDALE VETERINARY HOSPITAL PA
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Minneapolis, MN
- Job Description Job Description Normandale Veterinary Hospital is a long established small animal veterinary clinic. We ...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Animal Research Technician III
- Medtronic, plc
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Minneapolis, MN
- Understand and be committed to the Medtronic Mission and PRL Vision and Values Know and maintain compliance with GLP, FD...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Bather / Groomer Trainee
- PetSmart
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Eagan, MN
- YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
- 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
Bather / Groomer Trainee
- PetSmart
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Minneapolis, MN
- YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
- 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
About Lakeville, Minnesota
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.83 square miles (97.98 km2), of which 36.06 square miles (93.39 km2) is land and 1.77 square miles (4.58 km2) is water. Lakeville includes the Argonne Farms post-World War I settlement project which failed in the early 20th century and was redeveloped in the 21st century into typical suburban retail. Since it was a semi-autonomous village within Lakeville Township before the city's incorporation, it continues to appear today on maps as Argonne.
A branch of the Vermillion River flows through Lakeville. Its headwaters...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$28,866 to $42,575
Lakeville, Minnesota area prices
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were up 1.4% from a year ago
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