A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
Veterinary Technician Assistant - Internal Medicine
ANIMAL EMERGENCY & REFERRAL CENTER OF MINNESOTA - 3.2
Oakdale, MN Job Details Full-time $17.55 - $21.45 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Pet care Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient comfort Companion animal handling Veterinary vital signs monitoring Vital signs Maintaining an organized workspace Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Medical equipment operation Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Patient safety measures implementation Patient transfer training Shelf stocking Preparing medical treatment area Dog handling Patient hygiene assistance Medical equipment cleaning Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise Medical assisting Patient data collection Patient escort assistance Patient treatment Patient immobilization Veterinary physical examination assistance experience Entry level Cross-functional communication Healthcare facilities housekeeping Full Job Description Technician Assistant - Internal Medicine Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is looking for a Technician Assistant to join our Internal Medicine team! If you enjoy hands-on patient care, learning new skills, and being part of a specialty team that works through complex medical cases, Internal Medicine could be a great fit. What You'll Do As an Internal Medicine Technician Assistant, you'll work alongside our Internal Medicine veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and support team to help provide excellent care to our patients throughout their visit.
Your responsibilities may include:
Assist with safe patient handling and restraint for exams, diagnostics, and procedures Help prepare patients and treatment areas for Internal Medicine appointments and procedures Assist LVTs and veterinarians during diagnostic procedures Set up, clean, and maintain medical equipment and treatment spaces Collect basic patient information and assist with obtaining vital signs within your training and scope Support patient comfort, cleanliness, feeding, walking, and general nursing care Prepare supplies and help keep the service organized and ready for the day Assist with stocking and inventory of commonly used supplies Transport patients safely between hospital areas Help maintain accurate, efficient patient flow throughout the service Communicate and collaborate with team members across departments Follow hospital safety, infection-control, and patient-care standards Why Internal Medicine? Internal Medicine is a great place for someone who is curious about the why behind a patient's symptoms. Our team works with patients experiencing complex and chronic illnesses and uses advanced diagnostics to help find answers. You'll have opportunities to see and learn about procedures and diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, laboratory testing, sampling procedures, and management of complicated medical cases. No two days—or patients—are exactly alike. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: Has previous veterinary or animal-care experience Is comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions Enjoys learning and wants to continue developing veterinary skills Can stay organized while managing multiple priorities Communicates well and works collaboratively with others Is dependable and takes ownership of their responsibilities Understands that excellent patient care includes plenty of cleaning, stocking, and behind-the-scenes work Enjoys being part of a busy, team-oriented specialty environment Why AERC? AERC is a locally owned Emergency & Critical Care and multi-specialty veterinary hospital with locations in Oakdale and St. Paul. Our teams work together to provide advanced care while supporting continued learning and professional growth. At AERC, you'll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals, be exposed to interesting and challenging cases, and have opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills. Interested in taking the next step in your veterinary career? We'd love to meet you.
