Veterinary Care Assistant: Hands-On Animal Care & Support

NVA General Practice; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA General Practice is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and licensed technicians in delivering high-quality patient care and excellent client service. The role, while non-certified, requires hands-on skills, safe patient handling, and assistance in procedures, diagnostics, treatments, and record-keeping under supervision.

The position involves patient handling, sample collection, and collaboration with the medical team to maintain exam rooms, assist during surgeries, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous animal handling required; experience can be from vet care, shelter care or pet daycare/boarding.
• Formal credentialing (LVT/CVT/RVT) not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain and handle patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide comfort, monitoring, and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Assist with induction and monitoring of anesthesia under LVT/DVM supervision.
• Perform dental charting and assist with dental cleanings as trained.
• Maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, procedures, and surgeries.
• Collect and process samples (blood, urine, fecal, cytology) as trained.
• Run in-house diagnostics (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecals, SNAP tests) etc.
• Fill prescriptions accurately and safely.
• Accurately enter medical notes and charges in the practice management system.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about patient care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions (as directed by the doctor).
• Provide education on preventative care, nutrition, and medications under the guidance of the DVM/LVT.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain equipment and instruments.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and organization, including treatment and kennel areas.
• Stock and rotate supplies; notify leadership when items are low.
• Follow infection control, safety, and AAHA standards.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Animal restraint

Safe patient handling

Teamwork

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Record entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

NVA General Practice is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and licensed technicians in delivering high-quality patient care and excellent client service. The role, while non-certified, requires hands-on skills, safe patient handling, and assistance in procedures, diagnostics, treatments, and record-keeping under supervision.

The position involves patient handling, sample collection, and collaboration with the medical team to maintain exam rooms, assist during surgeries, and