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Veterinary Services, Animal Healthcare

Veterinary Assistant

Champlin, MNOnsitePart TimePosted 29 days ago

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Required skills

  • safe animal handling
  • patient restraint
  • veterinary terminology
  • patient care principles
  • exams
  • treatments
  • outpatient procedures
  • time management skills
  • dependable attendance

Nice to have

  • veterinary assistant
  • animal care
  • kennel assistant

Role summary

Elm Creek Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team in Champlin, Minnesota. This full-time role involves supporting veterinarians across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. Responsibilities include safe animal handling, medical record keeping, client communication, and maintaining organized facilities. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, dependability, and a strong work ethic. Elm Creek Animal Hospital emphasizes compassion, integrity, and community involvement, offering a state-of-the-art facility and a welcoming atmosphere.

Elm Creek Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

  • Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
  • Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
  • Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
  • Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
  • Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
  • Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
  • Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces
  • Schedule and compensation:

  • Compensation: $20- $23 per hour, for each hour worked
  • This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Saturday. Saturday shifts are 8am-12p and will be scheduled two per month.
  • Full-time Benefits Package*:

  • Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
  • Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
  • Personal pet discount
  • Uniform allowance
  • *Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

    Minimum qualifications and skill set:

  • 3+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred
  • Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
  • Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
  • Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely throughout the workday
  • Why choose Elm Creek Animal Hospital?

    Elm Creek Animal Hospital in Champlin, Minnesota, is dedicated to providing exceptional care with a 7-veterinarian team and a focus on compassion, integrity, and community involvement. Our experienced team of veterinarians and support staff is committed to fostering lifelong relationships with our clients and their beloved pets. With state-of-the-art facilities and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, we strive to exceed expectations in every aspect of pet healthcare.

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    This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

    Pay Range$20—$23 USD

    Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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