Veterinary Technician at Belle Plaine Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician at Belle Plaine Animal Hospital

Join Heartland Veterinary Partners as a Veterinary Technician at Belle Plaine Animal Hospital. This role involves providing high‑quality care to patients and supporting veterinarians in all aspects of clinical practice.

At Belle Plaine Animal Hospital we provide superior lifelong care to our patients in a fun and rewarding environment. We proudly serve pets in Belle Plaine, Bloomington, Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Cologne, Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Gaylord, Henderson, Hopkins, Jordan, LeCenter, LeSueur, and surrounding communities.

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, working in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education. They ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful.

Hours of operation:
Monday‑Friday 8:00‑5:00pm
Full time 32‑40 hours at 4‑5 shifts a week
Part time is also available

$18‑$20 for Non‑Credentialed Technicians (DOE); $20‑$22 for Credentialed Technicians (DOE)

• Patience & Compassion:
  Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable in any situation. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining high patient‑care standards.
• Collaboration & Teamwork:
  Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and the practice team. Providing and incorporating feedback, sharing ideas, and working openly with others.
• Communicating:
  Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening:
  Following veterinarians’ instructions and listening to patient owners, picking up on needs based on experience and feedback.
• Organization
  
  Skills:
  
  Clearly tracking 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.

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments under the veterinarian’s discretion.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members in keeping public areas clean and maintaining all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions with clients, exercising compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members regarding client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in the state of desired employment.
• 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 computer skills; familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part‑time employment status according to company policy.