Job Details: Job Location: 1160 Helmo Ave N - Oakdale, MN 55128, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $17.55 - $21.45 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Technician Assistant – Neurology Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC) Oakdale, MN Interested in veterinary specialty medicine and ready to build your skills alongside an experienced clinical team? AERC is looking for a Technician Assistant to join our Neurology service. This position works alongside our Neurology doctors, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and other support team members to keep the service running smoothly and provide exceptional care to patients and their families. Neurology sees patients with a wide range of complex conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. You’ll have the opportunity to learn in a fast-paced specialty environment while playing an important hands-on role in patient care and department operations. What You’ll Do As a Neurology Technician Assistant, you’ll support the team with responsibilities such as: Assist with patient handling, restraint, positioning, and mobility Help prepare patients and treatment areas for examinations, diagnostics, and procedures Support LVTs and veterinarians during patient care and treatments Assist with hospitalized patient care, including walking, feeding, cleaning, and comfort Help safely move and support patients with limited mobility or neurologic deficits Prepare, clean, stock, and organize exam, treatment, and procedure areas Clean and maintain equipment and supplies Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and movement throughout the hospital Help maintain accurate patient information and support efficient department workflow Communicate and collaborate with team members throughout the hospital Follow hospital safety, infection prevention, biosecurity, and patient care protocols Perform additional duties based on the needs of the Neurology service and hospital Qualifications: What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is dependable, compassionate, curious, and comfortable working with patients who may require significant hands-on assistance. A great candidate will: Have veterinary or animal-care experience Be comfortable handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and medical conditions Be willing to learn new clinical skills and specialty workflows Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team Be organized and able to shift priorities throughout the day Understand that cleaning, stocking, and maintaining treatment spaces are important parts of excellent patient care Be comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes emotionally challenging veterinary environment Why Neurology? Neurology is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on patient care and wants to learn more about advanced veterinary medicine. You’ll see fascinating cases, work with sophisticated diagnostics and treatments, and care for patients whose needs can change significantly throughout their time with us. You don't need to come in knowing everything about veterinary neurology. We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in becoming an important part of the team. Why AERC? AERC is Minnesota’s largest locally owned emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. Our teams work collaboratively across specialty, Emergency, and Intensive Care services, giving team members the opportunity to learn from a wide range of veterinary professionals. If you’re looking for your next step in veterinary medicine and want to grow your skills in a specialty environment, we’d love to meet you. Apply today to join AERC’s Neurology team!