Veterinary Assistant-Heritage Pet Hospital

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[Veterinary Assistant](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[For the Person Who Loves Medicine, Loves Pets, and Wants to Be Part of Something Exceptional](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Heritage Pet Hospital | Rochester, MN

Brand-New 6,000 Sq. Ft. Hospital Opening Soon](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Not everyone is cut out to be a Veterinary Assistant.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[This job is for the person who gets excited about learning new medical skills. The person who notices the little things. The person who can comfort a nervous puppy, help monitor a recovering patient, clean up a mess without being asked, and then jump right into the next task with a smile.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[It's for someone who wants to be busy, wants to learn, and wants to make a difference every single day.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[If you love medicine, love animals, and find purpose in helping both pets and the people who love them, keep reading.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Why Heritage?](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Heritage Pet Hospital has been voted Best of the Best year after year, but what we're most proud of is our team.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[We are a collaborative group of veterinary professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. We support each other, celebrate wins together, and step in when someone needs help. Drama doesn't belong here. Teamwork does.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Our hospital currently has seven veterinarians , a diverse caseload, and a culture built around learning, growth, respect, and exceptional patient care.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[We're also preparing to move into our beautiful new state-of-the-art facility, giving our team access to expanded treatment areas, improved workflow, advanced equipment, and an environment designed for high-quality medicine.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[What You'll Get To Do](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[No two days look exactly the same.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[One moment you may be helping obtain a medical history from a client. The next, you're assisting with diagnostics, monitoring a hospitalized patient, helping prepare for surgery, comforting a scared pet, or supporting the veterinary team during a busy treatment day.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[You'll be an important part of the medical team and play a direct role in helping pets heal, recover, and live healthier lives.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[A typical day may include:](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[🐾 Assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[🐾 Obtaining patient histories and gathering medical information](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[🐾 Helping with diagnostics, treatments, and laboratory procedures](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[🐾 Monitoring hospitalized and surgical patients](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[🐾 Administering medications and treatments as directed](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[🐾 Providing client education and support](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[🐾 Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe medical environment](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[🐾 Restraining and comforting patients during exams and procedures](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[🐾 Supporting treatment, surgery, and hospitalization workflows](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[🐾 Being a reliable teammate who jumps in wherever help is needed](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[The Kind of Person We're Looking For](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[We're looking for someone who:](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[✔ Loves veterinary medicine and wants to keep learning](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[✔ Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys staying busy](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[✔ Notices details that others miss](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[✔ Takes initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[✔ Can adapt when priorities change throughout the day](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[✔ Stays positive under pressure](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[✔ Works well with all kinds of personalities](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[✔ Leaves the drama at the door](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[✔ Finds joy in helping both pets and people](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[✔ Wants to be part of a team, not just collect a paycheck](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Experience is valuable, but attitude matters just as much.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[If you're dependable, motivated, eager to learn, and committed to providing exceptional care, we'd love to meet you.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[What We Offer](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Compensation](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[$18-$27 per hour

(Based on experience)](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Benefits](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Paid Time Off (PTO)](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Generous Employee Pet Discount](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• HSA with Employer Contribution](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• 401(k) with Company Match](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Employee Assistance Program](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Employer-Paid Life Insurance](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Employer-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Long-Term Care Coverage](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Schedule](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Full-Time](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• 40 Hours Per Week](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Various Shift Options Available](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Rotating Saturdays](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[• Opportunities to grow as our hospital continues to expand](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Sound Like You?](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[If you love medicine, enjoy being part of a hardworking team, and want to help shape the future of an already thriving veterinary hospital, we'd love to hear from you.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Come grow with us. Learn with us. Make a difference with us.](https://heritagepetvet.com/)

[Apply today by emailing Deb at

](https://heritagepetvet.com/)[debra.bahr@heritagepetvet.com](mailto:debra.bahr@heritagepetvet.com)

For more information about Heritage Pet Hospital, visit: heritagepetvet.com

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Compensation Range

$18--$27 USD