Veterinary Technician Asst

About the Job

Bring your passion for animal care to the most advanced, full-service referral care center for large and small animals in Minnesota! We have opportunities for a variety of shifts in 16 specialty areas including, but not limited to:
Primary Care, Emergency & Critical Care, Anesthesia, Large & Small Animal Internal Medicine & Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Oncology & Radiation Therapy, Nutrition, Neurology, Cardiology, Small Rehabilitation, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Urgent Care, Dentistry, Dermatology, Medical Imaging, and Large & Small Animal Internal Medicine & Surgery. With state-of-the-art technology such as a 3‑T MRI, CT, and Linear Accelerator you can apply your advanced technical skills or grow your current knowledge in a trusting, team environment to improve a patient's quality of life.

The Vet Tech Assistant (VTA) is responsible for care of patients as prescribed, performing diagnostic tests, and updating owners with status of care. Additional duties will include maintaining facilities according to VMC cleanliness standards and ordering or stocking feed and supplies, accurate record keeping, assisting with training of veterinary technical students and other duties as assigned. The specific duties and work schedule will vary based on current needs.

We value growth opportunities and are committed to developing compassionate practitioners and leaders by providing opportunities for you to grow your career through paid training, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, etc. Advance your career at the Veterinary Medical Center (VMC), which has served the community for more than a century!

• Referral bonus opportunity up to $2,000
• Matching retirement dollars (6.25% employer match)
• University tuition benefits through the Regents Scholarship (free tuition for those seeking their first baccalaureate degree)
• Premium pay and/or shift differential pay opportunities for holidays, 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts
• Retention bonus opportunity up to 3 years for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• Low cost medical, dental and pharmacy monthly premiums
• Vacation and sick pay (increases with years of service)
• Employee Wellness Program
• 20% VMC Employee Discount
• Access to entertainment, education & money saving perks
• Paid holidays (11 Holidays)
• Paid Personal Holiday (1 - you choose when to take this one!)
• Relocation Assistance

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Have any specific questions? We would love to hear from you! Contact us directly at:

Alecia Crum, Director of Operations, crum
0127

Sara Rose, Director of Receiving Services, rose
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The Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) has served the community for more than a century. The Veterinary Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest veterinary hospitals, treating more than 35,000 companion and 4,000 large animal cases annually. A world‑renowned clinic with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and comprehensive, cutting‑edge services, the Veterinary Medical Center is the state's premier provider of top‑quality veterinary care. With access to the University of Minnesota's care network, the Veterinary Medical Center focuses on enhancing the human‑animal bond while providing access to outstanding patient care.

The Veterinary Medical Center is comprised of the Lewis Small Animal Hospital for dogs, cats, and other companion animals; the Piper Clinic at the Leather dale Equine Center for horses, the Large Animal Hospital, which treats equine and farm animals, and occasionally, zoo animals; and the West Metro Equine Practice, located in Long Lake, MN.

To learn more about the Veterinary Medical Center .

Pay Range: $21.63 to $25.49 depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil‑Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous…