Veterinary Assistant

Practice

TLC Cat Clinic, located in Plymouth, MN, specializes in providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care exclusively for cats. Our mission is to foster strong human-animal bonds through a focus on preventive care, responsible pet ownership, and client education. We proudly serve Plymouth and neighboring areas. At TLC Cat Clinic, we are committed to ensuring the well-being of feline companions in a warm and welcoming environment.

More about the Role

   🐾 All cats. All day. Your kind of job?

We’re hiring a Veterinary Assistant at our cat-only practice! Support our veterinarians and technicians with patient care, surgery, lab work, and client education. You’ll also help at the front desk, welcoming clients and scheduling appointments.

📩 Bring your love of cats—apply today!

Pay $18 - $22

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s 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 based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of 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

🐾 Your next chapter starts with whiskers and purrs!

Join our cat-only practice as a Veterinary Assistant and help provide compassionate care tailored to our feline patients.

• Assist with exams by gathering patient histories, vital signs, and weights.
• Use gentle, cat-friendly handling to help patients feel comfortable.
• Collect samples, perform in-house lab testing, and prepare outside lab specimens.
• Assist with radiographs while following safety procedures.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Monitor hospitalized cats and communicate patient updates to the medical team.
• Welcome clients, schedule appointments, and assist with front desk duties.
• Provide client education with warmth and professionalism.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, organized, and stocked.
• Support teammates and assist with other duties as needed.

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 - USD $22.00 /Hr.

Compensation: 18 to 22 (USD)