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Veterinary Jobs in Plymouth, MN
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Career Opportunities
If you’re passionate about caring for animals, great at communicating with co-workers and customers, and enthusiastic about a career in veterinary medicine, we want to talk to you! We’re frequently hiring for the positions described below.
Positions Available
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
16795 County Road 24, Plymouth, MN 55447
$16 – $22 an hour – Full-time
Description
Our practice is excited to add another Veterinary Technician to our team! We are looking for an individual who is good at communicating, organization, and multi-tasking, and who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate would have at least 1-2 years’ previous experience in veterinary medicine.
We are proud to offer our teammates comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with match
- Scrub Allowance
- Pet discounts
Essential Functions:
- Able to perform basic animal handling and restraint
- Be able to accurately position for radiographs
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery
- Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights as well as providing client education
- Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Assist in maintaining practice equipment
- Assist veterinarian performing surgery
- Assist veterinarians in any other assigned tasks
- Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area, and exams rooms for all surfaces
- Support DEA compliance as it relates to the role
- Any other duties as assigned
Requirements/Qualifications
- Previous veterinary medicine experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 40 pounds with assistance
- Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
- Computer skills, MS office applications, etc.
Schedule:
- 10-hour shift
- 4-hour shift
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Plymouth, MN 55447: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person