Veterinary Technician Assistant - Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital

Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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

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