Senior Veterinary Assistant — Growth, Benefits, Impact

Veterinary United; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Discounts at all Veterinary Unitedclin

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Veterinary United in Michigan seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Growing Oxford/metamora team. You will deliver attentive care across diverse animals, assist with anesthesia, vaccines, and surgeries, and support families with compassion.

We value teamwork, ongoing learning, and a positive, patient-centered culture with opportunities for professional development and travel to our Metamora clinic as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Proficiency in clinical tasks such as IV catheter placement, blood draws, patient monitoring under anesthesia, surgery prep, vaccine administration, and euthanasia assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, high-quality care across a diverse range of animals, from routine exams to advanced procedures, ensuring each patient’s comfort and well‑being.
• Build meaningful relationships with pets and their families, providing compassionate, tailored care with each interaction.
• Collaborate within a supportive, skilled team environment where your contributions are valued.
• Use your expertise and creativity to introduce fresh ideas and practices that improve how we care for animals and support their owners.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Blood draws

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgery prep

Vaccine administration

Euthanasia assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary United in Michigan seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Growing Oxford/metamora team. You will deliver attentive care across diverse animals, assist with anesthesia, vaccines, and surgeries, and support families with compassion.

We value teamwork, ongoing learning, and a positive, patient-centered culture with opportunities for professional development and travel to our Metamora clinic as needed.