Overview
Join Our Team at VetMED Veterinary Hospital!
Position: Full-Time Veterinary Assistant
???? Location: 202 N Walnut St, Bay City, MI 48706
???? Website: vetmedhospital.com
Are you a compassionate, experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to work in a supportive, fast-paced, and progressive animal hospital? VetMED Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a dedicated full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our talented team!
???? Position Details:
- Schedule: Full-time (30+ hours/week)
- Typically 3–4 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift
- Occasional weekend coverage as needed (no regular shifts)
- No regular Monday evening shifts required!
- Compensation: $16–$18/hour
- Shift Differential - (20% increase available for urgent care shifts)
???? Clinic Hours:
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Urgent Care: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
???? What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital setting
- Strong skills in:
- Animal restraint and handling
- Medical terminology
- Client communication
- Teamwork and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to anticipate the needs of doctors and support staff
???? Our Services Include:
- Soft tissue & orthopedic surgery
- Laser therapy
- Acupuncture
- Phovia dermatology light therapy
- In-house lab (Heska)
- Avimark practice software
???? Why Join VetMED?
- AAHA Accredited & Fear Free Certified
- Cat Friendly: Dedicated feline exam room with cat tower, window seat, Feliway, and climbing steps
- Exotic Pets Welcome: We treat dogs, cats, and exotic animals
- Ongoing Training: We cover costs for CPR and Fear Free certification, typically completed within your first few months
If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a veterinary hospital that values growth, teamwork, and a supportive culture — VetMED is the place for you!
Benefits:
PTO - 80
Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.
Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
- The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.
Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises
Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.
Medical, Vision and Dental plans available
FSA and HSA options available
Maternity Leave
401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match
Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress
Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program
- Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
- 24 hour access
- Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
- Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
- Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
- Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
- Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
- Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
- Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
- ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!
Optional Insurances Available
- Life Insurance AD&D
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accidental Insurance
Pet Benefits
Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75
CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.
Internal Employee Rewards Program
- Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.
We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.
Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact:
- Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties
- The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
- The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments.
- The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests.
- The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
- The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.)
- The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
- The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
- The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.
Qualifications
Physical demands and work environment
- The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
- The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
- The Veterinary Assistant is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
- The Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
- The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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