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Location: 10010 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
VCA Swartz Creek Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team!
Schedule: Full- time opportunity (30 -35 hours) with rotating Saturdays.Â
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Compensation: $15 - 17/hr, and the starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Â
About Us:
At VCA Swartz Creek Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we’d love to meet you!Â
Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA Swartz Creek Animal Hospital!Â
Advancement and leadership opportunitiesÂ
Internal CE and development opportunitiesÂ
Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and moreÂ
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage optionsÂ
Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)Â
Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance programÂ
Access to Headspace appÂ
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insuranceÂ
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday payÂ
Paid parental leaveÂ
Fertility coverage, gender affirmation servicesÂ
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.Â
401(k) retirement plan with company matchÂ
Referral bonus opportunitiesÂ
Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communicationÂ
Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnershipsÂ
Qualifications:Â
Previous experience in a veterinary settingÂ
A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary fieldÂ
Excellent communication and teamwork skillsÂ
Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperamentsÂ
High school diploma or equivalent requiredÂ
What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):Â
Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and proceduresÂ
Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)Â
Restrain animals safely and compassionatelyÂ
Prepare and clean exam roomsÂ
Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnosticsÂ
Maintain accurate medical records and support chartingÂ
Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visitsÂ
Support surgery prep and recovery as neededÂ
Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environmentÂ
Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time.Â
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
