Veterinary Assistant

Location : 5401 Allen Rd, Allen Park Michigan 48101

VCA Allen Park Animal Hospital is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking a Veterinary Assistant !

Schedule : Full time opportunity - Shifts vary, rotating Saturdays, 30-38 hours.

Compensation : The starting range for Veterinary Assistants is $16 - 20 / hr and is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

About Us : VCA Allen Park is a thriving, 3-doctor AAHA-accredited practice located just south of Detroit. We provide comprehensive primary care, surgical, dental, and boarding services for dogs and cats, along with general care for small mammals.

Position Overview :

Your responsibilities will include assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgeries, as well as maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring a clean and safe environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and surgical procedures.

Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.

Restrain animals safely and humanely for procedures.

Administer medications and treatments as directed.

Collect and process laboratory samples.

Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Educate clients on general pet care and post-operative instructions.

Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all hospital areas

Qualifications :

1+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant

Confident in restraint, medical records, and running diagnostic labs.

Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whether you're ready to advance your career or looking for a hospital that believes in mentorship and growth, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. We can't wait to meet you-apply today!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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