Veterinary Assistant at Advanced Veterinary Care Group

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A veterinary care provider is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians with patient care and treatments. Responsibilities include monitoring hospitalized animals, assisting in surgery, and conducting routine lab work. Previous veterinary experience is preferred. The role requires lifting patients, effective communication with clients, and a compassionate approach to animal care. The salary ranges from $16 to $18 per hour, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier loads.
• Basic math skills for medication dosages.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with patient care and surgical procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and maintain inventory.
• Educate clients on veterinary care and procedures.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Client satisfaction

Organizational skills

Active listening

Job description

Practice:

We are not your traditional veterinary hospital. We partner with your veterinarian to provide flexible case management solutions. We will only perform the diagnostics and treatments that your vet requires, leaving the ultimate case control in their hands.

Advanced Veterinary Care Group is an innovative new concept designed to redefine how high‑quality veterinary healthcare is delivered. The Care Group is like your “partner across the hall,” a team of highly experienced and competent general practitioners with special interests in several key areas of medicine.

More About the Role:

The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in‑house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. Surgical experience (including sterilizing and rolling packs) preferred. Please note, this position will be cross trained with reception.

This position is Part‑time with potential to promote to Full‑time within 90 days of employment.

Availability: Tuesday & Thursday availability required.

Pay: $16 - $18.

Competencies:

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to others’ ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job‑related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range:

USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.