What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician position at Midwest Veterinary Service?
Position Summary
Midwest Veterinary Service is looking for a Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician who enjoys working with both livestock and companion animals and wants to be part of a team that works hard, supports one another, and takes pride in providing great care to our clients and their animals.Whether you're just getting started or already have experience, we're looking for someone who is dependable, willing to learn, communicates well with clients and coworkers, and enjoys the variety that comes with mixed animal practice. A strong interest in beef cattle medicine is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required Veterinary Assistant certificate (NAVTA-approved) or equivalent education and experience preferred, but not required Experience working with livestock or companion animals is helpful Farm or ranch background is valued
What We're Looking For
- Enjoys working with both people and animals Takes initiative and follows through Stays calm and adaptable during busy days Works well as part of a team Communicates respectfully with clients and coworkers Pays attention to details and takes pride in doing the job well Is eager to continue learning and building new skills
Compensation
Starting at $17.00 per hour, based on experience.
Benefits
Health & Insurance Health insurance with monthly company stipend (starts 1st of month after hire) Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution (individual or family) Company-paid dental, vision, and life insurance AFLAC voluntary supplemental coverage
Retirement 401(k) with company match: - 100% match on first 3% contributed - 50% match on next 2% contributedPaid Time Off 2 weeks paid vacation (increases to 3 weeks after 5 years) 6 paid personal days annually
Our Practice
Approximately 90% beef cattle, 10% companion animal, with occasional equine and small ruminant work. Our Watertown clinic, built in 2019, features a modern haul-in cattle facility and fully equipped small animal clinic with hydraulic chute, ultrasound equipment, surgery suite, IDEXX laboratory, digital radiology, dental suite, and more.
Our Team
Across Watertown, Miller, and Aberdeen, our team includes five full-time veterinarians, six veterinary technicians, animal health sales professionals, and operations and marketing support staff.We believe great veterinary medicine starts with great people. We work together, help one another, and enjoy what we do. Our clients know us because we build relationships, not just appointments.
Why Midwest Veterinary Service?
- Modern facilities and equipment Strong mentorship and supportive teammates Excellent field service capabilities Loyal and growing client base Wide variety of cases Strong involvement in FFA, 4-H, and local agriculture
Location
Watertown, South Dakota offers an excellent quality of life with lakes, outdoor recreation, outstanding schools, youth activities, arts, and a vibrant agricultural community. Conveniently located 90 minutes from Sioux Falls and under four hours from Minneapolis, with daily commercial flights to Minneapolis and Denver.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17