Location: 8421 N 32nd St, Richland, MI 49083
At VCA Richland Animal Hospital , we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We are expanding our Patient Care team and seeking a Veterinary Assistant!
Schedule: Part-time opportunity.
About Our Hospital
VCA Richland Animal Hospital offers preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client education while maintaining a welcoming, supportive workplace where everyone can succeed.
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
Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures
Collect patient histories and support client communication
Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets
Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs
Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics
Maintain accurate medical records
Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day
What We're Looking For
1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience
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
Apply Today
If you're looking to join a team where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to connect with you.
If you are a current associate, you will 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
