Veterinary Assistant Manistee Veterinary Hospital - Manistee, MI Full-Time | $16.00-$18.00 per hour Licensed Technician Full-Time | Based on experience and skills $19-23 per hour Manistee Veterinary Hospital is looking for a dependable, compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal practice. Veterinary experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person . We're looking for someone with a strong work ethic who enjoys helping both animals and people, works well as part of a team, and is interested in learning and developing their veterinary skills. Why Work With Us? Veterinary medicine can be demanding, and we believe having time outside of work matters. No weekends No major holidays Friday afternoons off Monday-Thursday full days + Friday mornings Independently owned veterinary practice Dogs and cats only Hands-on training and opportunities to develop new skills Small team environment where your contribution matters Responsibilities Responsibilities will vary depending on experience and training and may include: Assisting the veterinarian with examinations and patient care Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats Drawing blood and collecting laboratory samples Running in-house laboratory testing Taking radiographs Preparing patients, supplies, and treatment areas for procedures Filling medications and preparing prescriptions Maintaining accurate patient records Communicating with clients about their pets Cleaning and maintaining treatment and patient-care areas Restocking and helping keep the hospital organized Supporting coworkers and helping wherever needed throughout the day We're Looking for

Someone Who Is:

Dependable and punctual Compassionate with animals and people Comfortable working in a busy environment Organized and attentive to detail Able to communicate well with clients and coworkers Willing to learn and receive feedback Comfortable asking questions when unsure Able to recognize when something needs to be done and take initiative Willing to take responsibility for mistakes and learn from them Interested in being an active member of a team Previous veterinary experience is a plus, but not required . Experience in animal care, healthcare, dentistry, pharmacy, customer service, or another hands-on medical environment may also be beneficial. Starting pay is based on previous veterinary experience and demonstrated skills. About Us Manistee Veterinary Hospital is an independently owned small animal veterinary practice serving dogs, cats, and their families. We focus on attentive patient care, clear client communication, teamwork, and providing high-quality veterinary care. We're looking for someone who wants more than just a job—we want someone interested in learning, contributing to the team, and growing with our practice.

To apply:

Please submit your resume through Indeed. We would also appreciate a short introduction telling us why you're interested in the position and what you think would make you a good addition to our team.

Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 36.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Uniform allowance Application Question(s): Are you available to work our regular schedule of full days Monday-Thursday and Friday mornings? Are you able to reliably arrive to work on time for scheduled shifts? Tell us about a time you noticed something at work that needed to be done without being asked. What did you do? Veterinary medicine can involve busy days, cleaning, bodily fluids, difficult situations, and helping wherever the team needs you. What interests you about working in a veterinary hospital? If you realize you made a mistake at work, what would you do?

Work Location:

In person