Veterinary Assistant – Grow in Advanced Care & Skills

Hartrick Veterinary Clinic; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement options

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

Hartrick Veterinary Clinic in Royal Oak, MI, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited small-animal hospital. You will assist with patient care, diagnostics, and procedures, while supporting doctors and the veterinary team in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

We offer competitive compensation of $17–$25 per hour, a schedule of Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM with every other weekend, and a path for professional growth through mentorship and education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately collect and record TPRs.
• Proficient with patient restraint and handling.
• Knowledge of core vs. lifestyle vaccines and ability to discuss them with clients.
• Ability to collect history.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care, treatments, and procedures
• Support doctors and the veterinary team with medical and surgical cases
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients
• Assist with diagnostics, including radiographs, ultrasound, and laboratory testing
• Support dental and advanced surgical procedures
• Provide excellent patient and client care

Skills

TPRs

Patient restraint

Vaccines discussion

History taking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hartrick Veterinary Clinic in Royal Oak, MI, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited small-animal hospital. You will assist with patient care, diagnostics, and procedures, while supporting doctors and the veterinary team in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

We offer competitive compensation of $17–$25 per hour, a schedule of Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM with every other weekend, and a path for professional growth through mentorship and education opportunities.