Veterinary Assistant Part-time
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VCA Animal Hospitals
Marshall, MI, US
Summary
The Veterinary Assistant will support doctors and technicians by restraining pets, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with medical procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining hospital cleanliness, managing laboratory samples, and ensuring accurate medical record-keeping.
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
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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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Veterinary Assistant experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
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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
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
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.
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
https://bit.ly/vcaprivacy https://bit.ly/vcalegal
Founded
1986
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Veterinary Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
https://bit.ly/vcaprivacy https://bit.ly/vcalegal
Founded
1986
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Veterinary Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA