Veterinary Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Based in Fargo, North Dakota | Hiring: Veterinary Lab Assistant

Pay: Starting at $17.00 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Why This Role Matters:

We're Red River Animal Emergency Clinic, a team of passionate professionals committed to delivering exceptional veterinary treatments around the clock. Our Veterinary Lab Assistants play a vital part in our ability to care for local pets and provide the highest quality of care possible. You'll help support great outcomes and make a real difference in the lives of people and pets alike!

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Signing/relocation bonuses
• Paid licensing and membership fees
• Uniform allowance
• Pet discounts
• Employee assistance program
• And more!

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS OUR VETERINARY LAB ASSISTANT:

You'll be working in our laboratory, supporting the veterinarians and veterinary techs in diagnosing and caring for our pet patients. This is a fast-paced role where you'll run urgent procedures and diagnostic tests (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, etc.) while following all safety policies to keep yourself, your team, and the animals safe. Precision and accuracy will be crucial as you process various samples (including centrifugation, staining, and preservation procedures) and use all types of Idexx equipment.

You'll process digital cytology slides, perform various tests (blood, glycol, etc.), prepare samples to be sent to reference labs, and store samples when appropriate. Once you have the lab results, you'll clearly communicate findings to the veterinary team. You'll work within Vet Radar to complete lab tasks, monitor the diagnostic email, and manage the whiteboard to stay organized. To support efficiency, you'll manage our inventory levels and help proactively order materials. You'll help clean the lab/instruments and review patient invoices to make sure all billable items are included. Tackling additional duties as assigned, you'll support our hospital's mission and drive daily success!

OUR STORY:

At Red River Animal Emergency Clinic, we've proudly served the Fargo community and surrounding areas for years, providing compassionate, high-quality emergency care when pets need it most. Our team is built on a shared commitment to patient care, collaboration, and continuous learning. We excel at creating an environment where every voice is valued, and every team member plays an important role. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, recognizing the dedication and skill it takes to thrive in emergency veterinary medicine. If you're looking for a supportive, team-oriented culture where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact, Red River Animal Emergency Clinic is a place you'll be proud to call home.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of the proper procedures for treating patients, ordering medical supplies, and requesting tests
• Ability to properly use, maintain, and store veterinary tools, materials, and equipment
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently and take direction
• Critical thinking skills for solving problems, identifying the pros and cons of different solutions, and finding different approaches
• Collaborative team spirit
• Ability to frequently bend/stoop, restrain strong and active animals, lift/move 50 lbs, and occasionally handle dogs weighing 150+ lbs (with assistance)
• Willingness to work in an environment where you may be exposed to aggressive pets, infected animals, controlled substances, unpleasant odors/noises, and bites/scratches
• Ability to follow all animal health laws and regulations, including DE and OSHA
• Schedule flexibility for working various times/days to maintain 24-hour emergency coverage

Ready to get started? Applying is easy with our initial application. We can't wait to meet our new Veterinary Lab Assistant!