Veterinary Assistant
Allen Animal Hospital · Livonia, MI · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
We’re hiring a Veterinary Assistant who wants to be involved, learning, and making a real impact in patient care—not just standing on the sidelines. Our clinic is different because assistants are actively involved in patient care, and we have a team that teaches, supports, and respects each other.
We offer clear workflows, opportunities to learn technical skills and grow in the field, and a positive, accountable environment. If you want to build real experience, you’ll get it here.
Responsibilities
- Assist technicians and veterinarians during exams and procedures
- Safely restrain patients and keep them as stress-free as possible
- Prepare exam rooms, instruments, and surgical areas
- Help with basic lab work and patient care tasks
- Clean and maintain equipment and clinic spaces
- Support patient flow so appointments stay on track
- Communicate with team members to keep things running smoothly
- Jump in wherever needed—because teamwork is everything here
Requirements
- Previous veterinary or animal handling experience preferred
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic—you don’t wait to be told what to do
- Ability to stay organized and multitask
- Calm, confident handling of animals (even the nervous ones)
- Positive attitude and team-player mindset
- Interest in growing in veterinary medicine (big plus)
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Benefits (health, dental, vision)
- PTO + holidays
- On-the-job training and skill development
- A team that actually supports you
- Real exposure to veterinary medicine (not just the basics)