Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Belmont (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Continuing education

Four-day workweek (full-time)

Scholarship program through Penn-Foser

Job summary

Great Lakes Hospital for Animals in Belmont, Michigan seeks a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join a busy clinical team. You will assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care, support exams, treatments, and hospital flow, and interact with clients to promote high-quality care.

We welcome candidates with veterinary experience or strong animal-handling, medical, or service backgrounds who are eager to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience with veterinary settings is a plus.
• Strong animal-handling, medical, or service experience welcome.
• Desire to help animals and people and to learn on the job.
• Dependable, organized, and willing to jump in where needed.
• Clear and professional communication with clients and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and licensed technicians with patient care.
• Assist 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 assistants.
• Help maintain a clean, organized environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Calm under pressure

Job description

Hospital Name: Great Lakes Hospital for Animals

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

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
• 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.