Veterinary Technician Assistant - Internal Medicine

DescriptionTechnician Assistant – Internal Medicine

Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) is looking for a Technician Assistant to join our Internal Medicine team!

If you enjoy hands-on patient care, learning new skills, and being part of a specialty team that works through complex medical cases, Internal Medicine could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

As an Internal Medicine Technician Assistant, you’ll work alongside our Internal Medicine veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and support team to help provide excellent care to our patients throughout their visit.

Your responsibilities may include:

Assist with safe patient handling and restraint for exams, diagnostics, and procedures
Help prepare patients and treatment areas for Internal Medicine appointments and procedures
Assist LVTs and veterinarians during diagnostic procedures
Set up, clean, and maintain medical equipment and treatment spaces
Collect basic patient information and assist with obtaining vital signs within your training and scope
Support patient comfort, cleanliness, feeding, walking, and general nursing care
Prepare supplies and help keep the service organized and ready for the day
Assist with stocking and inventory of commonly used supplies
Transport patients safely between hospital areas
Help maintain accurate, efficient patient flow throughout the service
Communicate and collaborate with team members across departments
Follow hospital safety, infection-control, and patient-care standards

Why Internal Medicine?

Internal Medicine is a great place for someone who is curious about the why behind a patient's symptoms. Our team works with patients experiencing complex and chronic illnesses and uses advanced diagnostics to help find answers.

You’ll have opportunities to see and learn about procedures and diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, laboratory testing, sampling procedures, and management of complicated medical cases.

No two days—or patients—are exactly alike.
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

Has previous veterinary or animal-care experience
Is comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions
Enjoys learning and wants to continue developing veterinary skills
Can stay organized while managing multiple priorities
Communicates well and works collaboratively with others
Is dependable and takes ownership of their responsibilities
Understands that excellent patient care includes plenty of cleaning, stocking, and behind-the-scenes work
Enjoys being part of a busy, team-oriented specialty environment

Why AERC?

AERC is a locally owned Emergency & Critical Care and multi-specialty veterinary hospital with locations in Oakdale and St. Paul. Our teams work together to provide advanced care while supporting continued learning and professional growth.

At AERC, you’ll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals, be exposed to interesting and challenging cases, and have opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills.

Interested in taking the next step in your veterinary career? We’d love to meet you.