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VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Assistant

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In-Office
Clinton Township, MI
Entry level
In-Office
Clinton Township, MI
Entry level
Assists veterinarians with surgical procedures, post-operative recovery, patient preparation, exam room setup, sample collection, in-house laboratory diagnostics, client education, medication instructions, home-care guidance, and accurate medical recordkeeping.
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Veterinary Assistant at VCA Clinton Township Animal Hospital


About Our Hospital 

At VCA Clinton Township Animal Hospital, you’ll join an 8-doctor team that focuses on delivering the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.


What You’ll Do

  • Assist in surgical procedures and post-op recovery
  • Collect samples and perform in-house laboratory diagnostics
  • Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments
  • Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care
  • Maintain accurate patient medical records
  • Plus more! 

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: 

  • Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave 
  • WOOF University – offering abundant virtual CE 
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

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Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 5 x 8 hour shifts. 


About VCA:

At VCA, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over 1,000, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach.

As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.


Apply Today

If you’re looking to join a team where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect with you.


Location: 39750 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038


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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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