Veterinary Assistant at Northwoods Animal Hospital

Company: Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC
Location: Minocqua
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Practice: /n At Northwoods Animal Hospital, we strive to offer sound advice and optimal veterinary care. We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house X-ray capabilities, ultrasound, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas and grooming services. /n/nMore about the Role:/n The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. Pay: $15 - $20 Potential $1,000 Sign-on BONUS based upon experience! /n/nCompetencies:/n - Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care. - Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas. - Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care. - Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback. - Organization Skills: Clear tracking of 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. /n/n Essential Responsibilities: /n - Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed. - Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education. - Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient 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 at the discretion of the veterinarian. - Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment. - Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients. - Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc. - Any other duties as assigned. /n/n Requirements/Qualifications: /n - Ability to work on weekends as required - Previous veterinary experience preferred - 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 math and the ability to calculate medication dosages - Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc. - Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety /n/n Benefits Offered: /n - Paid time off - Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance - Retirement benefits or accounts - Bonus incentive - Flexible work schedules - Career and professional development - Employee Assistance Program - Employee Referral Program Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. /n/n Pay Range: /nUSD $15.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.

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