Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Hands-On Animal Care

Creekside Animal Hospital; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. If you love animals and enjoy being part of a supportive group, we’d love to meet you!

You’ll help care for patients, assist veterinarians, and contribute to a clean, efficient hospital. This role is ideal for someone pursuing veterinary education or looking to gain real-world experience in a friendly clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and be taught.
• Comfortable around dogs, cats, and animals of all sizes.
• Team player with good communication.
• Dependable and eager to grow in veterinary medicine.
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow instructions.
• Physical, hands-on role including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, comforting, and monitoring patients.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and treatments.
• Help with patient restraint and handling during procedures.
• Care for patients before and after procedures and surgery.
• Keep kennels, treatment areas, and exam rooms clean and organized.
• Prepare supplies and surgical areas; assist with sterilization.
• Greet clients and their pets with a friendly smile.
• Pitch in wherever needed to keep the hospital running smoothly.

Job description

Creekside Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. If you love animals and enjoy being part of a supportive group, we’d love to meet you!

You’ll help care for patients, assist veterinarians, and contribute to a clean, efficient hospital. This role is ideal for someone pursuing veterinary education or looking to gain real-world experience in a friendly clinical setting.