Veterinary Assistant

  • Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA
  • Clinton Township, MI
  • 1mo ago
  • Part-Time
  • On-site

VCA Clinton Township Animal Hospital is expanding our patient care team and seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant!

About Our Hospital 

At VCA Clinton Township Animal Hospital, you’ll join an 8-doctor team that focuses on delivering the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.

Schedule: Part-time opportunity.

Compensation The starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.  

 

Qualifications: 

  • Previous experience in a veterinary setting 

  • A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field 

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

  • Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments 

  • High school diploma or equivalent required 

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities): 

  • Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures 

  • Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration) 

  • Restrain animals safely and compassionately 

  • Prepare and clean exam rooms 

  • Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics 

  • Maintain accurate medical records and support charting 

  • Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits 

  • Support surgery prep and recovery as needed 

  • Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment 

About VCA:

At VCA, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over 1,000, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach.

As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

Apply Today

If you’re looking to join a team where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect with you.

Location: 39750 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038

If you are a current associate, you 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.