Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
East Lansing Veterinary Clinic is searching for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate, collaborative team. For nearly 30 years, we've been dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care while creating a supportive environment where employees can learn, grow, and enjoy coming to work every day. If you're passionate about patient care, thrive in a fast-paced hospital, and enjoy working with both companion animals and exotic pets, we'd love to meet you. A workplace where teamwork and collaboration come first. Mentorship from experienced veterinary professionals. Opportunities to continue learning and developing your technical skills. A hospital culture that values work-life balance. Meaningful work making a difference for pets and the families who love them.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary assistant experience required
- Passion for animal care and patient advocacy
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and collaborative approach to teamwork
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to continue learning and growing professionally
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and treatments
- Safely restrain patients during examinations and procedures
- Assist with laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing
- Obtain radiographs and support patient diagnostics
- Communicate with clients regarding patient care and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
- Support daily hospital operations while maintaining a clean and organized environment
- Deliver compassionate care to both companion animals and exotic patients
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
