Overview
Veterinary Technician Assistant Jobs in Inver Grove Heights, MN at Lakefield Veterinary Group
Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital is a fun, fast paced, progressive practice, providing general treatment and specialty services such as extensive canine reproductive services, advanced surgery, acupuncture and aging pet care. We support our mission, “Dedicated to your extraordinary pets through compassionate, collaborative medicine,” by understanding our patients’ needs and clients’ expectations, finding appropriate solutions and delivering outstanding services and care.
Do you seek to gain experience in the field of Veterinary Medicine? If so…then we are seeking a caring, compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our collaborative team. Currently, we have part-time or full-time positions with varied work schedules available. VTA responsibilities are a blend of veterinary support, animal care and hospital cleanliness and include:
Supporting our team with pet restraint, animal nursing care and patient discharge
Perform x-rays, assists with blood draws and other basic procedures after training
Providing outstanding customer service and communication to our clients and care for our patients
Cleaning cages, feeding animals, walking dogs, bathing animals, giving oral medications
Weekend animal care
Maintaining sterile conditions throughout the hospital performing routine and in-depth cleaning
Laundering towels and gowns, cleaning surgical instruments
Checks in and stocks surgical supplies, medicines and pet food
The qualified candidate meets the following requirements:
Able to lift 50 pounds as well as walk and restrain animals
Able to work standing and/or walking for majority of work shift
Clear, professional communication skills to interact with team and with patients
Detail-oriented, organized, focused and able to follow procedures
Compassion for animals
Reliable and able to work rotating weekends to support boarding animals and Saturday hospital hours
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Title: Veterinary Technician Assistant
Company: Lakefield Veterinary Group
Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN
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