Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet care discounts

Descripción de la vacante

VCA Northeast Animal Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking a Veterinary Assistant. The position is full-time with rotating Saturdays and offers a compensation range of $17–$20 per hour based on experience.

Join a team that provides extensive benefits, including health care, PTO, 401(k), pet discounts, and professional development opportunities. Location: 1527 Michigan Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Veterinary assistant experience

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

VCA Northeast Animal Hospital is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Schedule: Full-time with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation: $17 - 20/ hour and is based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.

Why join the VCA Northeast team?

VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include:

• Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
• Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
• Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term.
• Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
• Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
• Sponsorships: Penn Foster and VTNE test prep sponsorships, as well as VTNE prep courses.
• Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
• Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
• Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
• Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
• Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

About VCA Northeast Animal Hospital and What You'll Do

While we are not yet certified, we are actively working towards becoming a Fear-Free and Cat-Friendly Practice. Our goal is to provide care that reduces stress for our patients and promotes a more positive veterinary experience for everyone involved. If you are passionate about gentle handling, low-stress techniques, and teamwork, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will support our veterinarians and technicians in delivering exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgeries, as well as maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring a clean and safe environment.

• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant.

Location

1527 Michigan Ave NE in Grand Rapids, MI

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