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Veterinary Assistant – Westonka Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant
Date Posted: October 1, 2024
Summary: Are you an avid animal lover? Do you love caring for animals and providing great customer service? If the answer is yes, we’ve been searching for you!! Westonka Veterinary Hospital in Mound and Lake Minnetonka Pet Wellness Center in Wayzata are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Previous experience is wonderful. We are also very willing to train the right individual.
Additional Details
Clinic Name: Westonka Animal Hospital
Street Address: 2125 Commerce Boulevard
City: Mound
State: Minnesota
ZIP: 55364
Contact First Name: Andrew
Contact Last Name:
Email: ajaeger@veterinaryha.org
Contact Phone: 6512873323
Minimum Education Required:
Benefits: 401K / IRA, Retirement Plan, PTO, Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Continuing Education, Pet Care Discount, Other
Position Available: Veterinary Technician (Certification Not Required), Veterinary Assistant
Hourly/Salary Range: $16-18 / hour
Contract? No
Designation: full_time
Description:

Our Veterinary Assistants play an important role supporting our Veterinary Technicians and Doctors. You will be a team member of a small animal hospital that is committed to dogs and cats having a stress-free experience with us. We have Fear Free professionals on staff and our hospital has been designated a Cat Friendly Practice. Our hospitals are committed to a respectful and supportive culture where our Assistants are encouraged to grow and improve.

We do hold weekly team meetings on Wednesday mornings from 8am-10am. Meeting attendance is mandatory for this position. Only applicants with availability during these times will be considered.

Our ideal candidate will possess these qualities:

  • People oriented, gentle with pets, comfortable working in a fast paced environment, works well independently or with a team and communicates effectively with coworkers for an optimal workplace

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages based on experience/education** $16.00-$18.00
  • Tuition reimbursement is available
  • PTO – Vacation pay
  • Holiday pay for 6 major holidays
  • Health, Dental, Life, STD, accident, FSA Insurance
  • IRA w/3% match
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Paid CE and CE PTO Allowance

**If you don’t have previous professional experience working with animals, please provide a cover letter with details about your personal experience with pets or any other relevant information for consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekends as needed

Experience:

  • Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Mound, MN 55364: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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