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  Veterinary Assistant in Andover, MN Andover Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support our 9-Doctor practice. Andover Animal Hospital is renowned for exceptional veterinary care, as recognized by the Anoka County Shopper as the Reader's Choice Veterinary Hospital for 2021, and is equally known for caring just as much for its employees. We believe in delivering exceptional care to each and every patient and client, every time. We embrace our team, our clients, and their pets as family. For more information about our hospital, please visit  andoveranimalhospital.biz . Pay Range: $19-$21/hour Benefits: PTO Employee Assistance Program 401K Medical Dental Vision Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D     POSITION SUMMARY: The Veterinary Assistant supports and assists the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, ensuring the safety of pets and clients, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. They work to keep pets safe and comfortable during their visit. WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions): • Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun • Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each appointment • Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the pet’s visit. Document patient information, and update records • Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures • Take note on examination results and updates records as directed by veterinarians • Provide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general, at the Veterinarian’s direction, for specific conditions, and after various procedures • Monitor and track pet’s physical status and vital signs following surgery • Monitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of the hospitalized and boarded pets • Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas • Feed, water, bathe, and exercise pets during their visit • Respond to general questions from clients • Perform and set up procedures that do not require Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician assistance • Examine pets, performing basic health checks, looking for signs of disease, illness, or injury, and treat them under the direction of the Veterinarian • May administer medication, perform routine laboratory tests, fill prescriptions, and educate client on use and side effects of medication under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician • Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity • Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets • Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care • Perform other duties as requested WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications): Education : • High School Diploma or GED required Professional Licenses/Certifications: • Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred Experience: • One year of experience in a pet care setting preferred Skills, Ability and Knowledge: • Broad knowledge of animal science • Basic knowledge of pharmacology • Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and industry internet sites • Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach • Basic mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses • Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving ski