Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Clinton Township Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join an 8-doctor team dedicated to delivering exceptional pet care and client service. The role involves assisting in surgeries, laboratory work, client education, and maintaining medical records in a busy hospital setting.

As part of VCA, you will have access to a robust professional development program, competitive benefits, and a supportive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and post-op recovery
• Collect samples and perform in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Plus more!

Job description

Veterinary Assistant at VCA Clinton Township Animal Hospital

About Our Hospital

At VCA Clinton Township Animal Hospital, you'll join an 8-doctor team that focuses on delivering the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.

What You'll Do

• Assist in surgical procedures and post-op recovery
• Collect samples and perform in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Plus more!

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
• 401k retirement savings plan with companymatch
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• WOOF University - offering abundant virtual CE
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Schedule

Full-time opportunity, 4 x10 hour shifts.

About VCA

At VCA, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over 1,000, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach.

As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

Location: 39750 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com