Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Growth, Team & Impact

Lansing Animal Hospital; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Professional growth

Supportive team

Positive environment

Job summary

Lansing Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant who loves hands-on medicine and helping pets and families. You will support veterinarians and technicians across exams, treatments, diagnostics, and patient care in a fast-paced clinic.

You’ll educate clients, ensure stress-free visits, help with radiographs and lab samples, and maintain clean exam rooms while delivering compassionate care with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant is required.
• Strong communication and client education skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy clinic.
• Reliable, professional, and compassionate toward pets and people.
• Fear Free handling knowledge or interest a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with appointments, treatments, and procedures.
• Restrain patients safely and help reduce visit stress.
• Support patient care from check-in to discharge.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces.
• Assist with diagnostics including radiographs and labs.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide comfort care.
• Educate clients on medications and preventive care.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and organization.
• Support smooth clinic flow while multitasking.
• Bring compassion, teamwork, and good vibes to every shift.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Reliability

Job description

Lansing Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant who loves hands-on medicine and helping pets and families. You will support veterinarians and technicians across exams, treatments, diagnostics, and patient care in a fast-paced clinic.

You’ll educate clients, ensure stress-free visits, help with radiographs and lab samples, and maintain clean exam rooms while delivering compassionate care with a collaborative team.