Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package: Up to $500

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oakwood Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exams and outpatient visits with a focus on client engagement and efficient workflow.

You will help maintain medical records, review treatment plans with clients, and assist with pharmacy duties. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and clear, proactive communication with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant or in a veterinary medicine role.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room and outpatient workflow to deliver exceptional patient and client care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Oversee pharmacy duties, including reviewing refill requests and communicating with veterinarians.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Client engagement

Job description

Oakwood Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help create exceptional experiences for clients and patients during exams and outpatient visits.

We are seeking an outgoing veterinary assistant who thrives in client engagement, schedule coordination, and multitasking. In this position, you will play a critical role in supporting efficient hospital operations, creating positive client experiences, and ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room and outpatient workflow to ensure exceptional patient and client care
• Maintaining accurate, thorough medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Oversee pharmacy duties, including reviewing refill requests, communicating with veterinarians, and filling scripts

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $ 17 - $20 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a part-time position, with flexible availability needed Monday-Friday, and 1-2 Saturdays per month . Future opportunity to grow into a full-time position.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law*

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+years of experience in a veterinary assistant or other veterinary medicine role required
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
  • Pharmacology knowledge is a plus
  • Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs preferred
  • Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
  • Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members
  • Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service

What makes us different?

Oakwood Veterinary Hospital is proud of the over 40 years of service we have provided the Traverse City area. We provide leading edge preventive medicine, routine dentistry, oral surgery, general surgery and referral orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. Our 5-doctor hospital boasts some of the most advanced in-house laboratory equipment on the market for fast and accurate testing results. We are one of the few veterinary practices in Northern Michigan with this technology. Another major portion of our hospital services is providing referral services to local veterinary hospitals for complex orthopedic, soft tissue, or oral surgical procedures as well as chemotherapy.

Voluntary Self-Identification

As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify demographic information for compliance and reporting purposes. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Any information provided will be kept confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This information will not be used in making hiring decisions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

Pay Range

$17 - $20 USD