# Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Heritage Pet Hospital at Lakefield Veterinary Group

Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Heritage Pet Hospital at Lakefield Veterinary Group in Heritage Pet Hospital - Rochester, Minnesota. Full-time, paying $18–$27/hr. Posted June 23, 2026.

- Company: Lakefield Veterinary Group
- Location: Heritage Pet Hospital - Rochester, Minnesota
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $18–$27/hr
- Experience: 1+ year
- Posted: 2026-06-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lakefieldveterinarygroup/jobs/4294072009
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/experienced-veterinary-assistant-heritage-pet-hospital-lakefield-veterinary-grou-v4s26m

## Description

 

Experienced Veterinary Assistant
**Heritage Pet Hospital | Rochester, MN$18–$27/hour + Sign-On Bonus up to $750, Based on ExperienceMinimum 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 experienceSign-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