Veterinary Assistant at Clarks Grove Vet Clinic

Clarks Grove Vet Clinic•Clarks Grove, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Clarks Grove Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital in Clarks Grove, Minnesota, providing medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, and horses. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients about veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgery. The stated pay is $18.00 per hour. The role includes assisting with outpatient exams, surgery, laboratory testing, radiographs, animal handling, and administering or monitoring medications and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion. It also involves maintaining clean, organized clinical and public areas, communicating with clients and teammates, and supporting other team members as needed. Weekend work is required as needed.

Requirements

Ability to work weekends as required.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication skills to help ensure patient safety.

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other assigned tasks.
Assist with outpatient exams by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs while following proper safety procedures.
Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
Interact with clients warmly, courteously, and professionally, and provide compassionate care to patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.