Experienced Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Dearborn Family Pet Care; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dearborn Family Pet Care is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our three-doctor small animal practice in West Dearborn, Michigan. You will work closely with veterinarians and LVTs, providing compassionate care from intake through discharge and supporting medical and surgical procedures.

We offer a competitive hourly rate based on experience, a 35-hour work week, rotating Saturdays, and a range of professional development benefits including tuition support and licensing

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Strong patient communication and teamwork.
• Comfort with anesthesia monitoring and assisting surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and collect medical histories.
• Assist veterinarians and LVTs during exams and procedures.
• Provide care from intake to discharge and monitor anesthesia.
• Prepare medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and client communications.
• Support surgical and dental procedures and instrument care.

Skills

Patient handling

Vaccines knowledge

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Client communication

Medical records

Job description

Dearborn Family Pet Care is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our three-doctor small animal practice in West Dearborn, Michigan. You will work closely with veterinarians and LVTs, providing compassionate care from intake through discharge and supporting medical and surgical procedures.

We offer a competitive hourly rate based on experience, a 35-hour work week, rotating Saturdays, and a range of professional development benefits including tuition support and licensing