Veterinary Assistant

VCA Allendale Animal Hospital is expanding their Patient Care Team and seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant !

Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4 x 10's with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation : $15 - 19/hr and pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, and skills.

The Opportunity


As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.


What You'll Do

• Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments

• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas

• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures

• Collect patient histories and support client communication

• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital

• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs

• Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics

• Maintain accurate medical records

• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Passion for patient care and client service

Benefits of joining the VCA Team!


Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)!

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
• Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
• Health saving account, and Flexible spending account
• Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more
• Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401(k) (company match)
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Dedicated onboarding and development support
• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Tuition support and sponsorships

About Us:

At VCA Allendale Animal Hospital , we offer services designed to assist with routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as pets age; and complete medical and surgical care as needed throughout their lifetime. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care through every stage of a pet's life.

We understand the special role pets play in a family and are dedicated to becoming a trusted partner in their health care. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion, and we emphasize client education every step of the way. Our healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.

If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and are looking to join a team that values professional growth and compassionate care, we encourage you to apply!

Location: 6161 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI 49401

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.