Part-Time Veterinary Assistant: Growth, AAHA & Mentorship

Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital; Gibraltar (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital in Gibraltar, MI is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team. If you enjoy working with patients, supporting your veterinary team, and providing compassionate care, we'd love to meet you!

The position offers 2–3 days per week with rotating Saturdays, and a pay range of $15–$20/hour. We welcome 2–4 years of veterinary experience and value teamwork, strong communication, and a calm, organized approach in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–4 years of veterinary experience.
• Proficiency in basic veterinary skills and patient handling.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with appointments and treatments.
• Safely restrain patients for examinations and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and collect lab samples.
• Assist with surgery and anesthesia preparation.
• Prepare exam and treatment areas; care for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.
• Provide Fear Free patient handling and strong client communication.

Skills

Venipuncture

Vaccination protocols

Patient restraint

Dogs and cats

Multitask

Teamwork

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cornerstone

Job description

Gibraltar Veterinary Hospital in Gibraltar, MI is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative team. If you enjoy working with patients, supporting your veterinary team, and providing compassionate care, we'd love to meet you!

The position offers 2–3 days per week with rotating Saturdays, and a pay range of $15–$20/hour. We welcome 2–4 years of veterinary experience and value teamwork, strong communication, and a calm, organized approach in a busy hospital environment.