Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation & sick time

401(k) with company match

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Countryside Animal Hospital of Howell is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a compassionate team in Howell, MI. The role is full-time with 8- to 10-hour shifts and rotating Saturdays, offering growth opportunities and a solid benefits package.

The starting pay is $16–$18 per hour and is determined by experience and skill set. High school diploma required; prior veterinary experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes.
• A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures.
• Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms.
• Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting.
• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits.
• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed.
• Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Animal handling

Passion for animals

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Address: 2745 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843

Join Our Amazing Team at VCA Countryside Animal Hospital of Howell!

We’re currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we’d love to meet you!

Schedule: Full- time opportunity. 8 - 10 hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation: The starting range is $ 16 - 18/hr and determined by skill set, and years of experience in the field.

About VCA Countryside Animal Hospital of Howell:

At VCA Countryside Animal Hospital of Howell, we’re dedicated to helping pets live long, happy, and healthy lives. For more than 30 years, our team has delivered compassionate, high-quality care in a welcoming, family-focused environment. We’re proud to continue that tradition every day as we support both our clients and one another.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• 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
• 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

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting
• A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• High school diploma or equivalent required

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures
• Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare and clean exam rooms
• Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting
• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits
• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed
• Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time.

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