Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dearborn Family Pet Care in Dearborn, MI is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant. You will support veterinarians with exams, treatments, and patient care, focusing on Fear Free handling and high-quality medicine. The role features a ~35 hour workweek with rotating Saturdays, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

You will collaborate with LVTs and doctors, maintain medical records, and engage clients on preventive care. A supportive team culture and mentorship are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience with patient handling and restraint
• Understanding of vaccines and preventive care
• Experience monitoring anesthesia in a clinical setting
• Experience assisting with surgical procedures and patient nursing care
• Strong client communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and obtain medical histories and vital signs
• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Provide compassionate care from intake to discharge
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Restrain patients safely for procedures and sample collection
• Support surgical and dental procedures and monitor anesthesia
• Educate clients about care, meds, and follow-up
• Maintain accurate medical records and clinic cleanliness

Skills

Patient handling

Preventive care knowledge

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Communication with clients

Documentation

Multitasking

Education

State veterinary technician license (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Who We Are

Dearborn Family Pet Care is a three‑doctor small animal practice in West Dearborn, Michigan, known for high‑quality medicine, exceptional client service, a supportive workplace culture, and longstanding service to our community.

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full‑Time
Salary: Competitive hourly rate based on experience and skill set
Schedule: Approximately 35 hours a week with rotating Saturdays.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

Ready to Feel Supported, Appreciated, and Excited to Come to Work Again?

Dearborn Family Pet Care is a three‑doctor small animal practice in West Dearborn, Michigan, known for high‑quality medicine, exceptional client service, a supportive workplace culture, and longstanding service to our community.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• A supportive, no‑egos, no‑drama team that genuinely helps one another
• Leaders who listen, appreciate your contributions, and value your ideas
• Predictable scheduling with flexibility when life happens
• No late nights, on‑call shifts, or holiday hours
• Rotating Saturdays so you still get weekends to yourself
• An average schedule of approximately 35 hours per week
• Mentorship and training to help you keep leveling up
• A Fear Free and low‑stress handling focus
• A diverse caseload and opportunities to use a wide variety of veterinary skills
• A team that celebrates birthdays, milestones, accomplishments, and the little wins that matter

We take our medicine seriously, but we also believe work should include some fun. That can mean occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, meals on us, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate the unique awesomeness each person brings to the hospital.

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

Our Veterinary Assistants are an important part of delivering the high standard of medicine and compassionate care our patients and clients deserve. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians and LVTs while contributing throughout the patient experience.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories, vital signs, and patient assessments
• Assist veterinarians and LVTs during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Provide compassionate patient care from intake through discharge
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Safely restrain patients to assist LVTs and doctors with procedures and sample collection
• Help collect and prepare samples for CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, fecal testing, and other laboratory work
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs during procedures and maintain accurate records
• Provide patient monitoring and supportive care, including TPRs, pain scoring, and wound care
• Practice Fear Free and low‑stress handling techniques
• Educate clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
• Maintain accurate and concise medical records and patient charts
• Keep treatment and exam areas clean, organized, stocked, and compliant with infection‑control protocols
• Collaborate with the entire veterinary team to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture
• Participate in ongoing training and growth opportunities
• Jump in where needed to support the hospital and your teammates

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who can combine strong technical skills with compassionate communication, organization, reliability, and a team‑first attitude.

Your Skill Set Should Include

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventive care and vaccines
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring
• Experience assisting with surgical procedures and patient nursing care
• Ability to accurately triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories
• Understanding of pharmacology and medication administration
• Strong patient handling skills with an emphasis on low‑stress or Fear Free techniques
• Professional and compassionate communication with clients and teammates
• Clear and concise documentation of patient care and client interactions
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast‑paced veterinary environment
• Time‑management and organizational skills
• A collaborative, team‑first mindset and willingness to jump in where needed
• Reliability and a positive attitude

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

A positive workplace culture should be more than a motivational poster on the wall. At Dearborn Family Pet Care, appreciating each other is part of how we work.

You’ll have mentoring and support as you grow your career, opportunities to expand your veterinary skills, and a team that believes the more we all know, the better off everyone is. Monthly meetings give everyone an opportunity to communicate openly, collaborate, and stay connected.

We also respect that you have a life outside the hospital. Predictable scheduling, flexibility, rotating Saturdays, regular lunch breaks, and no late nights, on‑call shifts, or holiday hours help make work‑life balance something you can actually experience.

And sometimes support looks like celebrating a milestone. Other times, it looks like coffee, ice cream, or lunch on us. Either way, you’ll be part of a team that believes people do their best work when they feel valued.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on full‑time or part‑time status. Benefits designated as full‑time only are subject to eligibility requirements.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full‑time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short‑and‑long term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Come Be Better Together With Us!

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant who wants to practice high‑quality medicine, continue developing your skills, and work with people who genuinely appreciate one another, we’d love to meet you.

Bring your experience, compassion, positive attitude, and passion for veterinary medicine. We’ll provide a place where your contributions matter and your growth is supported.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Dearborn Family Pet Care and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.