Specialty Technician Assistant – Dentistry
Love dentistry? Love patient care? Come help us create healthier smiles—one pet at a time.
At Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC), our Dentistry team does far more than clean teeth. We treat oral pain, repair fractured teeth, diagnose oral disease, and perform advanced dental and maxillofacial procedures that dramatically improve our patients' quality of life.
We're looking for a Specialty Technician Assistant to join our Dentistry Service and help support our doctors, technicians, patients, and clients every day.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on patient care, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to grow their skills in specialty veterinary medicine.
What You'll Do
As a Specialty Technician Assistant, you'll work alongside our board-certified dentists, veterinary technicians, and assistants to help every patient receive exceptional care.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient restraint, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures
- Prepare patients and treatment areas for dental procedures
- Monitor patient comfort and communicate concerns to the medical team
- Communicate with clients by phone, email, text, and in person
- Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
- Prepare prescriptions and support pharmacy workflows within hospital policy
- Stock supplies, monitor inventory, and assist with equipment cleaning and routine maintenance
- Keep treatment areas clean, organized, and ready for the next patient
No two days are exactly alike—and that's one of the best parts.
While you'll primarily support our Dentistry Service, AERC is a collaborative hospital.
Our team members are expected to:
- Assist other hospital departments when operational needs require
- Participate in after-hours support through an on-call rotation or by assisting our Emergency & Critical Care team on weekends, holidays, or other high-volume periods
- Pitch in wherever needed to help provide outstanding patient care
What We're Looking For
You'll be a great fit if you are:
- Passionate about patient care and animal welfare
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Calm under pressure
- A strong communicator
- A collaborative teammate who enjoys helping others succeed
- Eager to learn and grow in specialty medicine
Preferred Qualifications
- Veterinary Assistant experience
- Veterinary hospital experience
- Dentistry experience is a bonus—but not required
- Fear Free or RECOVER CPR certification is a plus
Why Dentistry?
Veterinary dentistry is one of the fastest-growing specialties in veterinary medicine. Every day you'll learn something new while working with advanced imaging, anesthesia, oral surgery, and a team dedicated to improving patients' comfort and quality of life.
Why AERC?
We're Minnesota's only locally owned emergency and specialty veterinary hospital, serving pets and their families for more than 40 years.
We offer:
- A collaborative, supportive culture
- Mentorship and professional growth opportunities
- Exposure to advanced specialty medicine
- Continuing education opportunities
- A team that genuinely enjoys working together
Ready to Grow With Us?
Whether you're an experienced veterinary assistant or looking to expand your skills into specialty medicine, we'd love to meet you.
Come help us give pets healthier mouths—and happier lives. Apply today!
