Veterinary Assistant at Cats Preferred Veterinary Hospital

Practice Cats Preferred is a cat-only vet clinic located in Plymouth and serving the Minneapolis metro area, dedicated to gentle care and the well-being of cats. Our gentle care is provided in a quiet “no bark” environment. Everything from the exam rooms to the surgery suite and boarding area has been set up strictly with cats in mind. Virtually every surface is laminate rather than stainless steel, and exams are performed with the veterinarian and owner seated to place cats at ease. Our treatment facility has large windows for the cats’ enjoyment. We strive to provide your cat with a minimal‑stress environment for its visit or stay at the hospital. We hope to help you enjoy a special relationship with your cat for many years. More About The Role The Veterinary Assistant assists veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in‑house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. Pay: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour. Competencies Patience & Compassion: remaining professional while making teammates, clients, and patients comfortable, responding quickly and calmly to crisis. Collaboration & Teamwork: coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members, providing timely feedback, and sharing ideas. Communicating: conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care. Active Listening: following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners, picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates. Organization Skills: tracking lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job‑related items while managing multiple patients and clients. Client Satisfaction: ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction. Essential Responsibilities Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed. Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education. Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery. Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories. Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures. Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams. Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian. Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies; assist other team members to keep the public areas clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment. Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients. Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc. Any other duties as assigned. Requirements/Qualifications Ability to work on weekends as required. Previous veterinary experience preferred. Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance. Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE. Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages. Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, etc. Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety. Benefits Offered Paid time off. Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance. Retirement benefits or accounts. Bonus incentive. Flexible work schedules. Career and professional development. Employee Assistance Program. Employee Referral Program. Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. Pay Range USD $18.00 – $21.00 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr