VCA Northeast Animal Hospital is expanding its patient care team and seeking a Veterinary Assistant! If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we’d love to meet you!
Schedule: Full- time opportunity. 8 - 10 hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.
Compensation: The starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.
About VCA Northeast Animal Hospital:
We take pride in offering personalized, high-quality veterinary care. Our experienced doctors, technicians, and support staff provide compassionate attention while delivering excellence in diagnostics, treatment, and surgical care.
We offer wellness exams and programs tailored to every stage of a pet’s life—from puppy and kitten care to the specialized needs of senior pets. Our whole-life care approach reflects our commitment to nurturing the bond between pets, their owners, and our dedicated hospital team.
What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):
Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures
Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
Restrain animals safely and compassionately
Prepare and clean exam rooms
Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics
Maintain accurate medical records and support charting
Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits
Support surgery prep and recovery as needed
Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment
Qualifications:
Previous experience in a veterinary setting
A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
High school diploma or equivalent required
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.
Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
Advancement and leadership opportunities
Internal CE and development opportunities
Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
Access to Headspace app
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Referral bonus opportunities
Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
Location: 1527 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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.