Veterinary Assistant at Clarks Grove Vet Clinic

Clarks Grove Vet Clinic•Clarks Grove, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant at Clarks Grove Veterinary Clinic assists veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment. The role includes monitoring hospitalized pets, maintaining inventory, preparing prescriptions, performing routine in-house laboratory work, educating clients about veterinary care and procedures, and assisting with surgical procedures. The clinic is a full-service animal hospital in Clarks Grove, Minnesota, serving dogs, cats, and horses and providing medical, surgical, and dental care. The position also supports outpatient exams, surgery preparation and monitoring, sample collection and laboratory testing, radiography, animal handling, medication and treatment administration, cleaning and restocking clinical areas, and communication with clients and practice team members. The stated pay range is $18–$20 per hour.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary experience.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
Support outpatient exams by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor their 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 examination rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock examination rooms.
Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
Interact with clients warmly, courteously, and professionally, and treat patients with compassion and care.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.