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Veterinary Assistant Part-time

Part-time

VCA Animal Hospitals

Marshall, MIPart-timePosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Marshall, MI
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

VCA Animal Hospitals is hiring a Veterinary Assistant Part-time. The Veterinary Assistant at VCA Marshall Animal Hospital supports doctors and technicians, ensuring a positive experience for pets and their families. This role involves assisting with appointments and procedures, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and delivering compassionate care. It is ideal for individuals who love animals, enjoy teamwork, and seek growth in veterinary medicine.

Key focus areas include Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments, Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas, and Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures.

Preferred (not required): Restrain And Safely Handle Pets, Prepare Exam Rooms, Assist With Appointments, and Collect Patient Histories.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Restrain and Safely Handle PetsPrepare Exam RoomsAssist With AppointmentsCollect Patient HistoriesSupport Client CommunicationFeed Hospitalized PetsWalk Hospitalized PetsMonitor Hospitalized PetsMaintain CleanlinessSterilize InstrumentsPrepare Surgical PacksAssist With Laboratory SamplesMaintain Accurate Medical RecordsDeliver Compassionate CareStrong Work EthicWillingness to LearnExcellent CommunicationCollaborationMultitask in a Fast-Paced EnvironmentPassion for Patient CarePassion for Client Service

Qualifications

Veterinary Assistant Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full 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’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed 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’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

  • 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

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: 713 Brewer St, Marshall, MI 49068

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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

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