Fast-Paced Clinic Veterinary Assistant — Grow & Make Impact

Michigan Humane; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Flexible working hours (compressed)

Job summary

Michigan Humane is seeking a Clinic Veterinary Assistant in Detroit, MI. This full-time role supports veterinarians with patient care, education, and procedures in a busy clinic setting.

Responsibilities include client education, assistance in surgery, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, lab work, and animal handling. Prior veterinary clinic experience is preferred and Michigan licensure is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan preferred.
• May be trained externally or internally to perform the duties and functions listed above.
• Previous experience in a veterinary clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct clients and educate on health care topics, such as nutrition, dental care, medications, preventative care, and follow-up.
• Greet clients, escort to exam rooms, perform technician appointments, and document medical history.
• Place IV catheters, monitor fluids, and perform phlebotomy.
• Place microchips, vaccinate, and handle controlled substances under supervision.
• Assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, prepare equipment, and maintain logs.
• Oversee recovery of patients and maintain surgical equipment and supplies.
• Position animals for radiology, select X-ray technique, and identify radiographs.
• Collect and prepare lab samples and perform routine lab tasks.
• Perform nail trims, ear cleaning, baths, and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist in humane euthanasia when needed.

Skills

Client education

Medical records

Vaccine administration

Phlebotomy

Surgical assistance

Radiology prep

Lab testing

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Michigan Humane is seeking a Clinic Veterinary Assistant in Detroit, MI. This full-time role supports veterinarians with patient care, education, and procedures in a busy clinic setting.

Responsibilities include client education, assistance in surgery, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, lab work, and animal handling. Prior veterinary clinic experience is preferred and Michigan licensure is encouraged.