Veterinary Assistant-Heritage Pet Hospital

# [Veterinary Assistant](https://heritagepetvet.com/) ### [For the Person Who Loves Medicine, Loves Pets, and Wants to Be Part of Something Exceptional](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [**Heritage Pet Hospital | Rochester, MN** **Brand-New 6,000 Sq. Ft. Hospital Opening Soon**](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [Not everyone is cut out to be a Veterinary Assistant.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [This job is for the person who gets excited about learning new medical skills. The person who notices the little things. The person who can comfort a nervous puppy, help monitor a recovering patient, clean up a mess without being asked, and then jump right into the next task with a smile.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [It's for someone who wants to be busy, wants to learn, and wants to make a difference every single day.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [If you love medicine, love animals, and find purpose in helping both pets and the people who love them, keep reading.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) ## [Why Heritage?](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [Heritage Pet Hospital has been voted **Best of the Best** year after year, but what we're most proud of is our team.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [We are a collaborative group of veterinary professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. We support each other, celebrate wins together, and step in when someone needs help. Drama doesn't belong here. Teamwork does.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [Our hospital currently has **seven veterinarians**, a diverse caseload, and a culture built around learning, growth, respect, and exceptional patient care.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [We're also preparing to move into our beautiful new state-of-the-art facility, giving our team access to expanded treatment areas, improved workflow, advanced equipment, and an environment designed for high-quality medicine.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) ## [What You'll Get To Do](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [No two days look exactly the same.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [One moment you may be helping obtain a medical history from a client. The next, you're assisting with diagnostics, monitoring a hospitalized patient, helping prepare for surgery, comforting a scared pet, or supporting the veterinary team during a busy treatment day.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [You'll be an important part of the medical team and play a direct role in helping pets heal, recover, and live healthier lives.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [A typical day may include:](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [🐾 Assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [🐾 Obtaining patient histories and gathering medical information](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [🐾 Helping with diagnostics, treatments, and laboratory procedures](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [🐾 Monitoring hospitalized and surgical patients](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [🐾 Administering medications and treatments as directed](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [🐾 Providing client education and support](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [🐾 Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe medical environment](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [🐾 Restraining and comforting patients during exams and procedures](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [🐾 Supporting treatment, surgery, and hospitalization workflows](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [🐾 Being a reliable teammate who jumps in wherever help is needed](https://heritagepetvet.com/) ## [The Kind of Person We're Looking For](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [We're looking for someone who:](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [✔ Loves veterinary medicine and wants to keep learning](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [✔ Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys staying busy](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [✔ Notices details that others miss](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [✔ Takes initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [✔ Can adapt when priorities change throughout the day](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [✔ Stays positive under pressure](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [✔ Works well with all kinds of personalities](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [✔ Leaves the drama at the door](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [✔ Finds joy in helping both pets and people](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [✔ Wants to be part of a team, not just collect a paycheck](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [Experience is valuable, but attitude matters just as much.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [If you're dependable, motivated, eager to learn, and committed to providing exceptional care, we'd love to meet you.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) ## [What We Offer](https://heritagepetvet.com/) ### [Compensation](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [**$18-$27 per hour** (Based on experience)](https://heritagepetvet.com/) ### [Benefits](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Paid Time Off (PTO)](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Generous Employee Pet Discount](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• HSA with Employer Contribution](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• 401(k) with Company Match](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Employee Assistance Program](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Employer-Paid Life Insurance](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Employer-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Long-Term Care Coverage](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities](https://heritagepetvet.com/) ## [Schedule](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Full-Time](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• 40 Hours Per Week](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Various Shift Options Available](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Rotating Saturdays](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [• Opportunities to grow as our hospital continues to expand](https://heritagepetvet.com/) ## [Sound Like You?](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [If you love medicine, enjoy being part of a hardworking team, and want to help shape the future of an already thriving veterinary hospital, we'd love to hear from you.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [Come grow with us. Learn with us. Make a difference with us.](https://heritagepetvet.com/) [**Apply today by emailing Deb at**](https://heritagepetvet.com/)[**debra.bahr@heritagepetvet.com**](mailto:debra.bahr@heritagepetvet.com) For more information about Heritage Pet Hospital, visit: **** Compensation Range $18—$27 USD