Clinic Veterinary Assistant

Michigan Humane; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Flexible working hours (compressed)

Job summary

Michigan Humane is seeking a Clinic Veterinary Assistant in Detroit, MI. This full-time role supports veterinarians with patient care, education, and procedures in a busy clinic setting.

Responsibilities include client education, assistance in surgery, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, lab work, and animal handling. Prior veterinary clinic experience is preferred and Michigan licensure is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan preferred.
• May be trained externally or internally to perform the duties and functions listed above.
• Previous experience in a veterinary clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct clients and educate on health care topics, such as nutrition, dental care, medications, preventative care, and follow-up.
• Greet clients, escort to exam rooms, perform technician appointments, and document medical history.
• Place IV catheters, monitor fluids, and perform phlebotomy.
• Place microchips, vaccinate, and handle controlled substances under supervision.
• Assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, prepare equipment, and maintain logs.
• Oversee recovery of patients and maintain surgical equipment and supplies.
• Position animals for radiology, select X-ray technique, and identify radiographs.
• Collect and prepare lab samples and perform routine lab tasks.
• Perform nail trims, ear cleaning, baths, and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist in humane euthanasia when needed.

Skills

Client education

Medical records

Vaccine administration

Phlebotomy

Surgical assistance

Radiology prep

Lab testing

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Clinic Veterinary Assistant

Location: Detroit, MI

Hours: Full-Time

Who We Are

Michigan Humane is a non‑profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals. For over 140 years, Michigan Humane has been providing compassionate care and advocacy for animals in need, including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services. With a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers, Michigan Humane works tirelessly to protect and advocate for the animals and families within our communities.

Why Work with Us

We’re a mission based organization, with a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of animals and families within our communities. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we’d love to talk to you. In addition to being a part of an organization that truly makes a difference, there are plenty of additional reasons to consider joining us, including:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
• Opportunities for professional development, growth, and continuing education
• A positive and collaborative work environment
• Work‑life balance and flexible working hours (compressed work schedule option!)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Human & Pet Bereavement
• Clinic discounts to up to 75% off services for your own pet(s)
• Relaxed dress code
• Wellness program with professional counseling services available to employees
• Animal food discount
• Free or discounted adoption fees to adopt a new friend.
• Sabbatical Policy
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Yearly performance reviews & employee engagement surveys
• Student Loan Relief Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Responsibilities

• Instruct clients and provide client education concerning such health care topics as proper nutrition, dental procedures, medicating pets, preventative health programs, and follow up care. Fill, label and document prescriptions, administer medications, bandaging and other treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Greet clients and lead them to exam rooms, doing technician appointments, retrieve and document accurate medical history of patients.
• Place intravenous catheters, administer and monitor fluid administration, and phlebotomy.
• Place microchips, administer vaccines and select controlled substances while under veterinary supervision.
• Assist in surgery, including monitoring of anesthetics, preparation of patient and necessary surgical equipment, and maintaining required logs in surgery, lab, x-rays and other areas as required.
• Oversee recovery of patient and maintenance of surgery equipment, supplies, packs, etc.
• Handles and positions animals for radiological examination making proper selection of x‑ray technique. Develop and properly identify the radiograph.
• Collect, prepare and perform various lab tests on feces, urine, blood, skin care, and body fluids; possess full knowledge of all lab maintenance and procedures.
• Perform routine procedures such as nail trims, ear cleaning, bathing and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Assist other medical staff who are performing humane euthanasia.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced urgent care setting.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan preferred.
• May be trained externally or internally to perform the duties and functions listed above.
• Previous experience in a veterinary clinic setting preferred.

Join our team

Join our team at Michigan Humane and make a positive impact, grow your skills and career, and be part of a compassionate and dedicated organization. Apply today!