Veterinary Assistant

About the Job

Title: Veterinary Assistant

Job code: 0005

Employee Group:

Full/Part Time (FTE): 50% FTE Maximum 14 hours per week max

Regular/Temporary: Casual >3 months

About the Job:

This position is responsible for providing basic technical care for a variety of animal species. The successful candidate will assist veterinary staff with various tasks, including routine animal treatments and basic veterinary medical procedures, to ensure appropriate medical care.

Key duties involve performing minor and routine treatments, assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians, maintaining work areas, and performing data entry.

Work Environment and Safety:

Work assignments may involve exposure to animal allergens, high noise levels, and/or disinfectants and sanitizing agents. To protect employees, the University of Minnesota may mandate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), some of which may necessitate medical monitoring and fitness testing. The University will provide all required protective equipment, testing, and medical evaluations.

Location and Work environment: All RAR facilities on the University of Minnesota campus. Some remote work may be possible but limited to capacity (

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. This position is not eligible for H-1B or green card sponsorship.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.