Veterinary Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Uniform allowance

Continuing education

Four-day workweek

Scholarship opportunities through Penn

Job summary

Great Lakes Hospital for Animals in Belmont, Michigan, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a busy veterinary team. This hands-on role supports patient care, hospital flow, and client communication.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with a four-day work week for many positions and diverse shifts to accommodate growth and learning in veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and people
• Able to stay calm in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to learn and grow in veterinary medicine
• Strong organizational skills and dependability
• Clear/professional communication

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and licensed technicians with patient care
• Restrain, treat, diagnose, and support procedures
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assist with hospitalized and surgical patients
• Support lab and pharmacy workflows
• Keep patients comfortable, clean, and safe
• Communicate with clients as appropriate
• Maintain records and support hospital flow
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, CSRs, and assistants
• Help maintain a clean, organized, professional environment

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Tools

Medical workflows

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Great Lakes Hospital for Animals | Belmont, Michigan

Great Lakes Hospital for Animals is growing, and we are excited to expand our footprint in the community. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is compassionate, dependable, eager to learn, and ready to be an active part of a busy veterinary team.

Our Veterinary Assistants play an important role in patient care and hospital flow. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys helping animals, supporting teammates, and making a difference every day.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians with patient care
• Help with restraint, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assist with hospitalized and surgical patients
• Support laboratory and pharmacy workflows
• Help keep patients comfortable, clean, and safe
• Communicate with clients as appropriate
• Maintain accurate records and support efficient hospital flow
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, CSRs, and fellow assistants
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional environment

What We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have a genuine desire to help animals and people
• Are dependable, organized, and willing to jump in where needed
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Stay calm in a fast-paced environment
• Pay attention to detail
• Enjoy learning new skills
• Take ownership of your work and follow through
• Value teamwork and understand that great patient care takes all of us

Veterinary experience is a plus, but we are also interested in candidates with strong animal-handling, medical, or service experience who are eager to grow.

Grow Your Career With Us

Interested in becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician? We are proud to support team members who want to grow their careers in veterinary medicine.

Through our partnership with Penn Foster, eligible team members may have access to a scholarship opportunity toward a Veterinary Technician degree program, allowing you to continue your education while gaining valuable hands‑on experience in practice.

Schedule

Great Lakes Hospital for Animals is open Monday through Saturday.

Full-time team members typically enjoy a four-day work week. Schedules may include a combination of daytime and evening shifts, with Saturdays typically scheduled only once every 3-4 weeks.

Hospital hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM

Both full-time and part-time schedules will be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage
• Eligibility for periodic bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education opportunities
• Four-day workweek for full-time team members
• Scholarship opportunities through our Penn Foster partnership for eligible team members pursuing a Veterinary Technician degree

Come Grow With Us

Great Lakes Hospital for Animals has been caring for pets and families in our community for decades, and we are excited about what comes next. As we grow and expand our footprint in the area, we are looking for team members who want to grow with us.

If you are compassionate, hardworking, eager to learn, and want to build a future in veterinary medicine, we would love to meet you.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.