Veterinary Assistant Part-time

VCA Animal Hospitals; Alabama; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Marshall Animal Hospital in Marshall, MI is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and technicians, prepare exam rooms, restrain and handle pets, and deliver compassionate client service. You’ll work closely with a collaborative team to ensure smooth daily operations, maintain cleanliness, assist with labs and diagnostics, and build strong relationships with clients and their pets.

This entry-level or experienced role offers training opportunities and a path to growth

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for patient care and client service.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
• Collect patient histories and support client communication
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
• Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Willingness to train

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Veterinary Assistant at VCA Marshall Animal Hospital

Schedule: Part-time opportunity

About Our Hospital

At VCA Marshall Animal Hospital we provide high-quality veterinary care, including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service. We’re excited to welcome a new DVM to our team this summer and are continuing to grow our collaborative hospital team as we expand the care and support we provide to our patients and clients.

About VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals,we’repassionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health,we’recommitted to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

The Opportunity

As a Veterinary Assistant,you’llplayan important rolein supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This isa great opportunityfor someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.

What You’ll Do

• Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assistdoctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
• Collect patient histories and support client communication
• Feed, walk, andmonitorhospitalized pets
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
• Assistwith laboratory samples and diagnostics
• Maintainaccuratemedical records
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day

What We’re Looking For

• Veterinary Assistant experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for patient care and client service

Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whetheryou’restarting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you.

Location: 713 Brewer St, Marshall, MI 49068

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.