Veterinary Assistant
Vetcor · Baroda, MI · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Who We Are
Berrien Veterinary Services is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!
About the role
Position Details
- Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time (34–40 hours per week)
- Schedule: Four 8:45 AM–6:00 PM shifts per week, one Saturday per month (8:45 AM–12:00 PM), and no major holidays
- Benefits: Financial Rewards that Grow with You, Wellness & Peace of Mind, Professional Growth & Recognition, and Lifestyle Perks
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and medical procedures
- Safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients
- Prepare and administer medications under veterinary supervision
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house laboratory procedures
- Educate clients on preventative care, nutrition, hygiene, and treatment plans
- Maintain a clean, organized hospital, including treatment areas and kennels
- Schedule appointments, assist clients, and process payments as needed
- Maintain accurate patient records and support daily hospital operations
Requirements
The Extras You'll Actually Feel
- Predictable scheduling that supports work-life balance
- A team that values collaboration and mutual respect
- Mentorship and opportunities to continue growing your veterinary skills
- A positive workplace where your contributions are recognized
- Meaningful work helping pets and the families who love them every day
Qualifications
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- At least one year of veterinary clinic experience required
- Compassionate animal handling and restraint skills
- Excellent communication and client service abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Basic computer and telephone proficiency
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position
- Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
Skills
The Extras You'll Actually Feel
- Predictable scheduling that supports work-life balance
- A team that values collaboration and mutual respect
- Mentorship and opportunities to continue growing your veterinary skills
- A positive workplace where your contributions are recognized
- Meaningful work helping pets and the families who love them every day
Benefits
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- 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)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program