Experienced Veterinary Assistant - VCA Allen Park

VCA Animal Hospitals; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a busy veterinary practice near Detroit, where your skills as a veterinary assistant will shine. This role offers the chance to work alongside passionate professionals, providing exceptional care to pets and their owners. With a commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity, the practice fosters a supportive environment for continuous education and career development. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive wages, medical and dental insurance, and generous pet care discounts. If you are eager to make a difference in the lives of animals and their families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to financial resources

Leadership opportunities

Career development programs

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free mental health subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care and patient assessment is essential.
• Skills in anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance are important.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Deliver outstanding client experience and exceptional care.

Skills

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Education

Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Join the VCA Allen Park Team!

Location: 5401 Allen Rd, Allen Park Michigan 48101

Located near Detroit Michigan, VCA Allen Park is a busy 3-doctor AAHA accredited practice offering primary care, boarding, surgery, and dental services to canine and feline patients, as well as general services to other small mammals.

Learn more about our hospital on our website: VCA Allen Park.

At VCA animal hospitals, we are looking to add part-time team members to our hospital! We value each person’s individual skill and personality, and we are excited to learn more about you!

Why Join the VCA Allen Park team?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, striving to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience to provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Apply today!

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We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.