Veterinary Assistant Great Lakes Hospital for Animals - 3.0 Belmont, MI Job Details Part-time | Full-time 16 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Pet care Patient comfort Companion animal handling Veterinary surgical assistance experience Laboratory procedures Maintaining an organized workspace Medical procedure assistance Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Assisting medical staff Preparing medical treatment area Hospital pharmacy Medical records Room tidying Veterinary laboratory work Clean workspace maintenance Patient treatment Managing patient records Veterinary physical examination assistance experience Veterinary administrative support Entry level Full Job Description Great Lakes Hospital for Animals | Belmont, Michigan Great Lakes Hospital for Animals is growing, and we are excited to expand our footprint in the community. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is compassionate, dependable, eager to learn, and ready to be an active part of a busy veterinary team. Our Veterinary Assistants play an important role in patient care and hospital flow. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys helping animals, supporting teammates, and making a difference every day. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. What You'll Do Assist veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians with patient care Help with restraint, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas Assist with hospitalized and surgical patients Support laboratory and pharmacy workflows Help keep patients comfortable, clean, and safe Communicate with clients as appropriate Maintain accurate records and support efficient hospital flow Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, CSRs, and fellow assistants Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional environment What We're Looking For You may be a great fit if you: Have a genuine desire to help animals and people Are dependable, organized, and willing to jump in where needed Communicate clearly and professionally Stay calm in a fast-paced environment Pay attention to detail Enjoy learning new skills Take ownership of your work and follow through Value teamwork and understand that great patient care takes all of us Veterinary experience is a plus, but we are also interested in candidates with strong animal-handling, medical, or service experience who are eager to grow. Grow Your Career With Us Interested in becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician? We are proud to support team members who want to grow their careers in veterinary medicine. Through our partnership with Penn Foster, eligible team members may have access to a scholarship opportunity toward a Veterinary Technician degree program, allowing you to continue your education while gaining valuable hands-on experience in practice. Schedule Great Lakes Hospital for Animals is open Monday through Saturday. Full-time team members typically enjoy a four-day work week. Schedules may include a combination of daytime and evening shifts, with Saturdays typically scheduled only once every 3-4 weeks.

Hospital hours:

Monday-Thursday:

8:00 AM-8:00

PM Friday:

8:00 AM-6:00

PM Saturday:

8:00 AM-1:00 PM Both full-time and part-time schedules will be considered. What We Offer Competitive hourly wage Eligibility for periodic bonuses Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members 401(k) Health Savings Account Paid time off Employee discounts Uniform allowance Continuing education opportunities Four-day workweek for full-time team members Scholarship opportunities through our Penn Foster partnership for eligible team members pursuing a Veterinary Technician degree Come Grow With Us Great Lakes Hospital for Animals has been caring for pets and families in our community for decades, and we are excited about what comes next. As we grow and expand our footprint in the area, we are looking for team members who want to grow with us. If you are compassionate, hardworking, eager to learn, and want to build a future in veterinary medicine, we would love to meet you.