Veterinary Assistant

Access Veterinary Care is a veterinary clinic that focuses on providing affordable, accessible care for families in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. Through community medicine that prioritizes quality, efficiency, and flexible care options, we believe that we can help reduce the burden of medical care and help keep animals with their families.

What we're looking for:

We’re looking for veterinary assistants who are excited to be part of a collaborative team and passionate about helping us advance our mission. Both part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

The ideal candidate enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is energized by the range of patient concerns that come through an urgent care setting. No two days look exactly the same, and we’re looking for people who enjoy learning, taking on new challenges, and growing with their team.

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform treatments and medications under supervision of Veterinarian
• Assist Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians with procedures as directed
• Extensive communication with pet owners, such as taking patient histories, reviewing treatment plans, discussing estimates, and visit wrap-ups.
• Restrain dogs, cats and exotic pets for examinations
• Perform laboratory diagnostics using our extensive in-house laboratory
• Maintain a clean environment between patients, including cleaning equipment, exam rooms, surgery suite, treatment area, kennels, runs, and instruments
• Other duties as assigned

A commitment to low-stress animal handling is a must. All staff should be able to communicate in a respectful manner with clients and fellow employees. Animal handling experience preferred. Speaking more than one language is also a huge plus!

Pay rate:

• $20.00-$24.00/hour based on a mix of education and experience.

We are an 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Perform treatments and medications under supervision of Veterinarian
• Assist Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians with procedures as directed
• Extensive communication with pet owners, such as taking patient histories, reviewing treatment plans, discussing estimates, and visit wrap-ups.
• Restrain dogs, cats and exotic pets for examinations
• Perform laboratory diagnostics using our extensive in-house laboratory
• Maintain a clean environment between patients, including cleaning equipment, exam rooms, surgery suite, treatment area, kennels, runs, and instruments
• Other duties as assigned