Veterinary Assistant at Lakefield Veterinary Group

<div> <div class="job__description body">&nbsp;</div> </div> <p><a href="https://heritagepetvet.com/"><strong>Heritage Pet Hospital </strong></a><strong>– Hiring A Full-Time Veterinary Assistant&nbsp;</strong><br><em>Brand-New Facility Opening 2026 | Award-Winning Team | Mentorship-Friendly</em></p> <p>Heritage Pet Hospital is excited to welcome a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to our award-winning and rapidly growing practice! We were honored to be voted Best of the Best again in 2025, and we’re preparing for an even brighter future—including moving into our brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital in 2026.</p> <p><strong>Why Heritage?</strong></p> <p>At Heritage Pet Hospital, we are committed to strengthening the bond between pets and their families while empowering our team to build meaningful, long-lasting client relationships. Our current team of&nbsp;seven dedicated veterinarians enjoys a strong and diverse caseload, ideal for both developing and seasoned Technicians seeking growth.</p> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <p>Our full-service hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care, including:<br>• Preventive medicine &amp; senior wellness<br>• Dentistry and dental radiology<br>• Nutritional counseling<br>• Exotic pet care<br>• In-house diagnostics &amp; imaging<br>• Soft-tissue surgery<br>• A collaborative, communication-focused culture that feels like family</p> <p>With our new 2026 facility, you’ll enjoy modern equipment, thoughtfully designed treatment and surgical spaces, expanded diagnostic capabilities, and a work environment built to support efficiency, teamwork, and high-quality medicine.</p> <p><strong>Schedule </strong></p> <ul> <li>40 hours per week</li> <li>Various shift options</li> <li>Rotating Saturdays</li> <li>Schedule may change as we continue to grow to meet the needs of the community</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation</strong></p> <ul> <li>$18-$27 per hour based on experience</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li>PTO</li> <li>Generous Employee Pet Discount</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>401K with company match</li> <li>Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance&nbsp;</li> <li>HSA company contributed account</li> <li>Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&amp;D</li> <li>Employer Paid STD and LTD</li> <li>Eligible for performance-based bonus</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you’re excited about joining a compassionate, collaborative team in a beautiful new hospital, and want a workplace where your medical interests and career goals are supported—we can’t wait to hear from you.</p> <p>For more information about our hospital, please visit heritagepetvet.com<strong>.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>POSITION SUMMARY:</strong></p> <p>The Veterinary Assistant supports and assists the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, ensuring the<br>safety of pets and clients, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. They work to keep pets safe and<br>comfortable during their visit.</p> <p><br><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions):</strong></p> <p><br>• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service,<br>and Fun<br>• Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each<br>appointment<br>• Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the<br>pet’s visit. Document patient information, and update records<br>• Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures<br>• Take note on examination results and updates records as directed by veterinarians<br>• Provide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general, at<br>the Veterinarian’s direction, for specific conditions, and after various procedures<br>• Monitor and track pet’s physical status and vital signs following surgery<br>• Monitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of the hospitalized and boarded<br>pets<br>• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas<br>• Feed, water, bathe, and exercise pets during their visit<br>• Respond to general questions from clients<br>• Perform and set up procedures that do not require Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician<br>assistance<br>• Examine pets, performing basic health checks, looking for signs of disease, illness, or injury, and<br>treat them under the direction of the Veterinarian<br>• May administer medication, perform routine laboratory tests, fill prescriptions, and educate client<br>on use and side effects of medication under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician<br>• Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining<br>maximum productivity<br>• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the<br>delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets<br>• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care<br>• Perform other duties as requested</p> <p><strong>WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications):</strong></p> <p><br><strong>Education</strong>:<br>• High School Diploma or GED required</p> <p><strong>Professional Licenses/Certifications:</strong><br>• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred<br>Experience:<br>• One year of experience in a pet care setting preferred<br>Skills, Ability and Knowledge:<br>• Broad knowledge of animal science<br>• Basic knowledge of pharmacology<br>• Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and<br>industry internet sites<br>• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented<br>approach<br>• Basic mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses<br>• Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills<br>• Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners<br>• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and<br>tactful manner<br>• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy<br>• Strong organizational and time management skills, including managing multiple priorities<br>• Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion<br>• Maintain a calm demeanor in a work environment that fluctuates from orderly to fast paced<br>and stressful</p> <p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</strong></p> <p><br>While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The<br>team member must frequently use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are<br>required to do this job including close vision. This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for<br>long periods of time. May be exposed to low to moderate noise levels as well as<br>disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, pet dander, and excretions. May experience aggressive,<br>frightened, abused or injured pets that bite and scratch. This position requires exerting up to 30<br>pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds constantly in order to<br>lift, carry, pull or move objects. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.</p> <p><strong>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <p><br>This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities</p> <p>Email Deb at [email protected]</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Compensation Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$18</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$27 USD</span></div></div></div>