Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Clinton Township Animal Hospital seeks a Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care to pets and support veterinarians and technicians. This full-time role involves assisting with examinations, maintaining hygiene, and educating clients about pet care. Join a team committed to delivering the best medical care and experience for pet owners.

Benefits

Internal CE and development opportunities

Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology programs

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care is a plus.
• Ability to handle animals safely.
• Excellent communication skills to educate clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.

Skills

Compassion

Dedication

Job description

VCA Clinton Township Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 39750 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038

Schedule: Full-time opportunity.

About Us:

At VCA Clinton Township Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. Our veterinarians, technicians and other pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that all our patients get the best in preventive and healing care.

What You'll Do:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team full-time. In this role, you will support our veterinarians and technicians in delivering exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and surgical procedures.

• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.

• Restrain animals safely and humanely for procedures.

• Administer medications and treatments as directed.

• Collect and process laboratory samples.

• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

• Educate clients on general pet care and post-operative instructions.

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all hospital areas

• Plus more!

Benefits:

At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Benefits include:

• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

Interested?Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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