About the role
Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Heritage Pet Hospital | Rochester, MN
$18–$27/hour + Sign-On Bonus up to $750, Based on Experience
Minimum of 1 year of small animal clinical experience required.
Love veterinary medicine? Ready to grow with an exceptional team?
Heritage Pet Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who loves learning, takes initiative, and thrives in a busy, collaborative environment. If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy developing your medical skills, and value a supportive team, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do
You'll work alongside our seven veterinarians and veterinary technicians to support high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and laboratory procedures
- Obtaining patient histories and gathering medical information
- Monitoring hospitalized and surgical patients
- Administering medications and treatments as directed
- Safely restraining and comforting patients
- Providing client education and support
- Supporting treatment, surgery, and hospitalization workflows
- Maintaining a clean, organized medical environment
- Jumping in wherever needed to support the team
Why Heritage?
Heritage Pet Hospital has been voted Best of the Best year after year. We're proud of our collaborative culture, diverse caseload, and commitment to teamwork, continued learning, and exceptional patient care.
We're also preparing to move into our brand-new, state-of-the-art 6,000 sq. ft. facility, featuring expanded treatment areas, modern equipment, and improved workflows.
We're looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, adaptable, eager to learn, and committed to supporting both pets and the people who love them. Experience matters, but attitude and teamwork matter just as much!
Compensation & Benefits
Pay: $18–$27 per hour, based on experience
Sign-on bonus: Up to $750, based on experience
Benefits include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Generous employee pet discount
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA with employer contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
- Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care coverage
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
Schedule & Growth
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Various shift options available
- Rotating Saturdays
- Opportunities for growth as our hospital expands
Ready to Join Us?
Come grow with a team that values your skills, supports your development, and is committed to exceptional veterinary care.
Apply today by emailing Deb at debra.bahr@heritagepetvet.com.
Learn more at heritagepetvet.com.
Compensation Range
$18—$27 USD