Veterinary Technician

Who we are:

Maple Lake Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: $20 - $26 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Four-day work week, typically 7:30 a.m.

-5:00 p.m.; rotating Saturday shift at the Kimball clinic approximately once every seven weeks from 7:30 a.m.

-2:00 p.m.; no nights or holiday hours

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, Roth retirement savings, flexible spending options, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental coverage, paid parental leave, paid time off, and employee pet care benefits
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, professional development opportunities, and technician credential support for eligible team members
Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: A four-day work week, no nights or holiday hours, monthly team meals, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and regular opportunities to connect with teammates across the Animals Inc family of clinics

Ready to join a collaborative veterinary team where your technical skills, compassion, and contributions are genuinely valued?

Maple Lake Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our busy, fast-paced small animal practice in Maple Lake, Minnesota. We are looking for a veterinary professional who communicates clearly, works well as part of a team, and genuinely enjoys helping clients and their furry family members.

Our three-doctor clinic cares for dogs and cats and is part of the Animals Inc family of veterinary practices serving Central Minnesota. We are proud of the thoughtful medicine, personal service, and positive experience we provide to our patients and the people who love them.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Join a busy three-doctor practice where your skills will be used every day
• Work alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and mutual respect
• Provide hands-on patient care from intake through discharge
• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets
• Enjoy a consistent four-day work week
• Keep your nights and holidays free
• Rotate only one Saturday approximately every seven weeks
• Receive mentorship and encouragement as you continue growing professionally
• Enjoy monthly team meals and regular opportunities to connect with colleagues
• Collaborate with teammates across our Kimball, Watkins, Litchfield, Hutchinson, and Lifelong locations
• Be part of a workplace where asking for help and offering help are equally valued
• Work in a hospital culture that believes excellent medicine and having fun can go hand in hand

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Collaborate with the veterinary team to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture
• Provide compassionate, high quality nursing care from patient intake through discharge
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and prescribed treatments
• Perform venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
• Complete in house laboratory testing
• Position patients and obtain diagnostic radiographs
• Prepare patients, instruments, and equipment for surgical and dental procedures
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures from preparation through recovery
• Monitor anesthesia, patient vital signs, and overall patient condition during procedures
• Provide attentive postoperative and recovery care
• Clean, maintain, and prepare surgical and dental instruments
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records and patient charts
• Educate clients about medications, discharge instructions, preventive care, and ongoing patient needs
• Communicate with clients using compassion, clarity, and confidence
• Help maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment areas

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• A current Veterinary Technician license or substantial hands-on Veterinary Assistant experience
• Strong technical skills appropriate to your experience and training
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to patients, clients, and coworkers
• Confidence assisting with examinations, treatments, diagnostics,…