Veterinary Assistant

Join VCA Cedar Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant and become part of a passionate team! Who We Are: VCA Cedar Animal Hospital is honored to be a 30+ year established small animal practice with a loyal customer base. We are proud to be AAHA accredited and to have a collaborative and well-trained team. Located in the heart of South Minneapolis we are a stones throw from numerous parks, restaurants, and lakes and are part of a thriving and continually growing community. Why Youll Love Working With Us: Supportive Team & Leadership: Work alongside skilled and experienced support staff who foster mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth. Quality Medicine: Equipped with ultrasound, electrocautery, digital radiology, advanced dentistry, and EMR to support high-quality patient care. Fear Free & Low-Stress Approach: We prioritize patient comfort and positive client experiences through compassionate, stress-reducing techniques. Work-Life Balance: We believe in maintaining a healthy balance, ensuring our team members feel supported both inside and outside the hospital. 30+ Years of Excellence: As a well-established AAHA-accredited small animal practice, we have a loyal client base and a reputation for high-quality medicine. Compensation & Schedule: Pay Range: $18 - $24 per hour (negotiable based on experience, skills, and credentials). Schedule: Full-time or part time opportunities. Hospital is open weekdays 8am to 6pm with shifts starting as early as 7:30am. Occasional Saturdays 8:00 am to 1:00pm required. Key Responsibilities: Assist veterinarians in all aspects of patient care, including physical exams, surgeries, dental procedures, and emergency care. Perform diagnostic tests, such as radiographs, blood work, and urinalysis, and prepare samples for laboratory testing. Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians. Monitor and care for hospitalized patients, including pain management, wound care, and nutritional support. Place intravenous catheters (IVCs) and perform venipuncture. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in accordance with AAHA standards and clinic protocols. Educate and communicate with pet owners about their pet's health, treatment plans, and post-care instructions. Ensure proper sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment. Assist with inventory management, including ordering and stocking supplies. Collaborate with a team that values experience, stability, and a positive work environment. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental & vision insurance Generous pet care discounts Life, long and short-term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay 401(k) (company match If youre passionate about veterinary medicine and want to be part of a team that values professional growth, compassionate care, and a positive work culture, wed love to meet you! Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary career with VCA! Location Description: VCA Cedar Animal Hospital is a well-established, AAHA-accredited, practice in Minneapolis, Minnesota. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians including 500 who are board-certified specialists nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.