Veterinary Technician or Assistant - ECC Wards

Job DetailsJob Location: Oakdale, MN 55128Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.50 - $27.00 HourlyJob Shift: Evening/SwingER/ICU Veterinary Wards Technician Provide exceptional care. Be the calm in recovery. Make a difference every shift. At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC), we know that healing doesn't end when surgery is over or the emergency is stabilized. Some of the most important moments happen during recovery—and that's where our Wards Technicians shine. We're looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented Veterinary Technician or Assistant who enjoys building relationships with patients, monitoring their progress, and helping them transition safely from hospitalization back home. If you love patient care, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a meaningful impact without the constant pace of triage, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As an ER/ICU Wards Technician, you'll be responsible for the care and monitoring of hospitalized patients recovering from illness, surgery, and emergency treatment. Working alongside our emergency, critical care, and specialty teams, you'll help ensure every patient receives exceptional nursing care until discharge. Responsibilities include: Monitor hospitalized patients and recognize changes in condition Perform treatments and procedures as directed by veterinarians Administer medications and calculate CRIs and drug dosages accurately Coordinate patient admissions, treatments, and discharges with specialty service Maintain accurate medical records and treatment charges in the EMR Keep treatment and wards areas clean, organized, and ready for the next patient Partner with doctors and teammates to deliver outstanding patient and client care QualificationsWhat We're Looking For One year of experience in clinical practice Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) or eligible for credentialing preferred but not required Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred Strong technical and nursing skills Excellent attention to detail and medical math abilities Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced hospital environment Passion for patient advocacy and compassionate care Bonus points for: Emergency or Critical Care experience Why AERC? We're Minnesota's only locally owned emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, and our team is passionate about providing exceptional medicine while supporting one another. You'll find: Collaborative specialists and emergency clinicians Opportunities for learning and professional growth Advanced medicine and cutting-edge technology A culture that values kindness, teamwork, and continuous improvement Colleagues who genuinely enjoy working together (yes, even at 3 a.m.) Schedule Full-time position evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts available based on department needs.