Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance

License fees covered

Pet Insurance discount

Job summary

Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital in Grand Rapids is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for ER support. The role includes assisting doctors, anesthesia monitoring, surgeries prep, and client communication in a bustling 24/7 facility.

Qualified candidates will have veterinary assistant experience, a compassionate bedside manner, and fluent English. This position offers both part-time and full-time schedules with evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Ability to assist veterinarians during exams and procedures with accuracy.
• Excellent communication with clients and team members is required.
• Willingness to collaborate in a supportive, drama-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments and procedures.
• Perform technical tasks including IVC placement, meds admin, radiology and anesthesia monitoring.
• Monitor anesthesia with ECG, SpO2, EtCO2 and NIBP.
• Provide pre- and post-surgical care and assist with recovery.
• Handle and process lab samples for local/offsite labs.
• Document patient histories and care in EzyVet/SmartFlow.
• Communicate treatment plans, estimates, and discharge instructions to clients.
• Educate clients on conditions, care plans and follow-up.
• Support cleanliness, safety protocols, and inventory management.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication

Team player

Fluent English

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Schedule: Part Time & Full Time Available | FT Hours Are 3 Twelve Hour Shifts Per Week - Evening/Mid-Shift Availability Required | Shift Bid Every 6 Months | Rotating Weekends & 3/6 Holidays

Compensation: $17-25 per hour, depending on experience and skillset | $3/hour shift differential for the hours worked between 11pm-7am

Why Join Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital?

We believe in respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team values kindness, teamwork, and a gossip-free, solution-focused work environment. We lift each other up and grow together.

Founded in 1991, Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids is committed to delivering the highest level of veterinary care. We recently expanded into a brand new, 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, open 24/7 to better serve our community—and offer more opportunities for our dedicated team.

In Your Day-To-Day, You Will

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments and procedures.
• Perform technical tasks; IVC placement, medication administration, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, patient monitoring, etc.
• Monitor anesthesia using ECG, SpO2, EtCO2, and NIBP.
• Provide pre- and post-surgical care and assist with surgical prep and recovery for patients.
• Handle and process laboratory samples for submission to local and offsite labs.
• Accurately obtain and relay detailed patient histories.
• Document records, treatment and diagnostics into systems (EzyVet and SmartFlow).
• Communicate effectively with clients on treatment plans, estimates, and discharge instructions including callbacks and updates.
• Educate and communicate with clients regarding their pet's condition, treatment plans, review of estimates, and follow-up care.
• Support hospital cleanliness, safety protocols and inventory management.
• Additional duties as requested by hospital leadership.

What You Bring

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant, with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• A dependable, positive attitude and the ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate, client-focused approach and a commitment to exceptional service.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset and a desire to contribute to a supportive, respectful, and drama-free workplace.
• A genuine love for animals and a dedication to providing high-quality care for every patient while supporting your teammates.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) is required; bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Perks & Benefits (for full time employees, unless specified otherwise):

• Medical, Dental, Vision -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
• 401(k) with employer match
• Discounted Employee Pet Insurance
• Continuing Education Allowance: $1,000/year (FT), $500/year (PT)
• License fees covered for all employees including new and out-of-state transfers
• Paid Time Off
• Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
• In depth tier training program for both Veterinary Assistants and Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
• Monthly in-house CE presented for all team members
• And more!

Hospital Highlights:

• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care
• 9 Exam rooms
• Dedicated feline-specific hospitalization ward
• Dedicated glass-enclosed critical care/ICU suite
• State-of-the-art surgery center with 3 operating rooms
• On-site advanced on-site diagnostics including Ultrasound and CT
• Fully equipped 24-hour diagnostic laboratory
• Independent GI & Respiratory isolation wards
• Conference center for continuing education and community events

We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest

level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,

color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,

veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on

Qualifications, Competence, Merit, And Business Need.

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