Veterinary Assistant
Allen Animal Hospital · Westland, MI · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
This is a busy, hands-on role where you'll stay moving and learning.
Responsibilities
- Aid 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
Qualifications
- Interest in growing in veterinary medicine (big plus)
Skills
- Previous veterinary or animal handling experience
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to stay organized and multitask
- Calm, confident handling of animals
- Positive attitude and team-player mindset
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- On-the-job training and skill development
- A supportive team that values what you bring—even as an assistant
- Real exposure to veterinary medicine (not just the basics)
Pay
Competitive pay
Schedule
Hours vary based on clinic needs