Veterinary Assistant

Advanced Animal Hospital Group; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading veterinary clinic in Three Rivers, MI, as a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant. Enjoy a supportive environment that values teamwork, continuous learning, and employee well-being. Benefit from flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a range of perks including PTO, health plans, and a 401K match. If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in a collaborative setting, we want to meet you!

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Continuing education opportunities

Medical, Vision and Dental plans

401K with up to 4% match

PTO

Holiday Pay

Annual review with wage evaluation

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary assistant role.
• Proficiency in venipuncture and IV catheter placement.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians and Technicians in their duties.
• Prepare animals for exams and surgery.
• Administer medications under direction.

Skills

Team-first attitude

Communication

Empathy

Tools

Rhapsody software

Zoetis lab equipment

Idexx lab equipment

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team! Full-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant Wanted!

Location: Crossroads Veterinary Clinic, 15275 M-60, Three Rivers, MI 49093

Website: https://crossroadsveterinaryclinic.com

Are you a passionate, experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a supportive, fun, and team-focused workplace? Crossroads Veterinary Clinic is a 4-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit, compassionate team.

Why Crossroads?

At Crossroads, we don’t just work together — we laugh, support each other, and genuinely enjoy our time as a team. Whether we’re handling a busy surgery day or sharing funny stories after a tough week, we believe in open communication, mutual respect, and creating a positive environment for both our staff and clients.

Our team bonds outside of work too, with game nights, holiday celebrations, community service, and spontaneous meetups. We foster a culture of kindness, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What We Offer:

• Flexible schedule: Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, every other Saturday
  (Includes ½ day off during the week and extended hours on Monday/Wednesday, 7:30am–6:00pm)

• Hours: 32–34 hours per week

• Compensation: $15–$17/hour, based on experience

• Supportive leadership: Open-door policy, psychological safety, and encouragement to grow

• Continuing education: Opportunities to learn and develop new skills

• Modern tools: Rhapsody software, in-house lab equipment (Zoetis, Idexx), and cutting-edge tech like the Zoetis Imagyst AI cytology reader

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in a veterinary assistant role

• Proficiency in:

  • Venipuncture

  • IV catheter placement

  • Patient restraint

  • Assisting with radiographs

  • Drawing up and administering vaccines

• A positive, team-first attitude

About Us:

We see dogs, cats, and a few pocket pets, and offer advanced services including orthopedic surgery, laser therapy, ultrasound, and more. Our clinic runs on empathy, clinical excellence, and a shared commitment to helping both pets and people.

We hold regular staff meetings and spontaneous team huddles to debrief, support each other, and celebrate wins — big or small. If you're looking for a workplace where your well-being is valued and your contributions are recognized, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of a team that truly feels like family.
We’re excited to meet the next person who will laugh with us, grow with us, and help us continue to deliver exceptional veterinary care.

Benefits:

PTO

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician receive a $500 continuing education stipend plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties
• The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
• The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments.
• The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests.
• The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.)
• The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
• The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
• The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.

Qualifications

Physical demands and work environment

• The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The Veterinary Assistant is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to

creating an inclusive environment for all employees.