Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Rockford Road Animal Hospital

Rockford Road Animal Hospital is looking to add a full time experienced veterinary assistant to our team! Are you a passionate individual looking to further your veterinary knowledge and vet assistant skills? We are looking for an eager, dedicated vet assistant to join our team!

We are a seven doctor general practice that is focused on growth and learning.

Benefits

, competitive wages, and no Sundays, holidays, or overnight shifts. We are AAHA certified and pride ourselves in working on low stress and fear free techniques for our patients! Our ideal candidate is driven, passionate, punctual, and has an immense love for animals, as well as respect for the human-animal bond.

Prior veterinary experience, including animal handling, vaccine administration, blood draws and general animal care knowledge is preferred. If you are interested in joining a team of compassionate, dedicated individuals, reach out to us today! We're super excited to have you join us!

include: PTO Employee Assistance Program 401K with employer match Medical Dental Vision Voluntary Life and AD D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD D Eligible for performance-based bonus Pay Range: $20-24; pay range is based on skills, background and experience. Experience: Veterinary clinical experience – 1 year (required). Ability to Commute or Relocate: Plymouth, MN 55441 (required).

Work Type: In person. POSITION SUMMARY: The Veterinary Assistant supports and assists the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, ensuring the safety of pets and clients, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. They work to keep pets safe and comfortable during their visit.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions)

: • Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun • Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each appointment • Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the pet’s visit.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications)

: Education : • High School Diploma or GED required Professional Licenses/Certifications: • Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred Experience: • One year of experience in a pet care settin