Veterinary Assistant - Four-Day Week, Growth & Perks

amerivet; Grass Lake (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education allowance

Uniform allowance

PTO

Sick time

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Grass Lake Animal Hospital in Grass Lake, MI is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role requires comfort in a fast-paced veterinary hospital, with duties spanning exam room prep, patient histories, client communication, and support for veterinarians and technicians.

Starting pay is $16.00 per hour, with a consistent four-day workweek and a schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant experience required.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and phone etiquette.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats.
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and supplies for appointments and procedures.
• Obtain patient histories and communicate effectively with clients.
• Assist with laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, and patient care.
• Greet clients and their pets, creating a friendly and welcoming environment.
• Answer incoming phone calls, schedule appointments, and respond to client inquiries.
• Check patients in and out, process payments, and review invoices.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update client information.
• Coordinate medication refill requests and communicate with the veterinary team.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Grass Lake Animal Hospital in Grass Lake, MI is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role requires comfort in a fast-paced veterinary hospital, with duties spanning exam room prep, patient histories, client communication, and support for veterinarians and technicians.

Starting pay is $16.00 per hour, with a consistent four-day workweek and a schedule of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.