Full-time Veterinary Assistant at VCA Countryside Animal Hospital of Hamburg
The Opportunity
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.
What You’ll Do
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Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments
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Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
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Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
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Collect patient histories and support client communication
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Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets
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Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
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Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
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Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics
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Maintain accurate medical records
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Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day
What We’re Looking For
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1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience
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Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
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Passion for patient care and client service
About VCA Countryside
At VCA Countryside, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care while creating a supportive, collaborative environment for our team. As part of VCA and Mars Veterinary Health, we combine advanced medicine with compassionate, personalized care for pets and their families.
We’re committed to helping our associates grow, strengthening the communities we serve, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them.
Schedule: Full-time opportunity.
Compensation: Pay is $ 17/hr and is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Paid vacation and sick time
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Paid parental leave
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Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra
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Continuing education and internal development programs
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Your Next Career Step Starts Here
Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.
Location: 7440 E Michigan 36, Hamburg Township, MI 48139
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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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