Veterinary Assistant - AEH Mich
About The Position
Veterinary Assistant Full-time and Part-time positions available. Must be able to work overnight shifts on a rotating basis. Pay range based on experience: $16 - $22 per hour AAHA Accredited Animal Emergency Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for daytime and overnight positions. If you are a skilled assistant looking to take your skills to the next level in emergency then Animal Emergency Hospital wants to hear from you. This hospital is a fast-paced Emergency Hospital that is dedicated to the care of our patients and their families. This Veterinary Assistant must be able to restrain animals properly, understand patient care and plans of treatments, can do critical thinking, engage in helping keep our hospital clean, sanitized, and stocked to serve our clients and patients with gold standard medicine and provide exceptional patient care abilities, and all other duties performed during the evening hours with the hospitalized patients. Animal Emergency Hospital prides itself on being the local go-to hospital when pets are in trouble in the Burton and surrounding areas. We would love to welcome you to our passionate and highly motivated team! Our ideal candidate has a strong focus on exceptional patient care with an understanding of the importance of client communication. We are looking for someone who is team-oriented, organized, and willing to learn new skills and able to help out in all areas of the hospital when needed. The veterinary industry is constantly advancing, and we encourage our staff to do the same. If this exciting, hands-on, no day ever the same position is what you are looking for we cannot wait to meet you!!!
Requirements
- Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
- Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred – or eligibility to obtain licensure based on state requirements.
- Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Safely handle and restrain animals; administer medications and vaccines
- Collect lab samples and maintain accurate patient records
- Educate clients on pet care and ensure a clean, organized work environment
Benefits
- Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
- Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
- Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
- A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
