Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant – Full Time

Hartrick Veterinary Clinic | Royal Oak, MI
$17–$25/hour

Tentative Schedule - Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm, every other Saturday

Are you looking for a veterinary hospital where you can grow your skills and gain experience with more than routine wellness care? Hartrick Veterinary Clinic is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Hartrick is a full-service, AAHA-accredited small-animal hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, diagnostic, and urgent-care services for dogs and cats. We are also Fear Free-focused and Cat Friendly Certified®.

Needed Skills

Required:

• Ability to accurately collect and record TPRs
• Proficient with patient restraint and handling
• Knowledge of core vs. lifestyle vaccines and ability to discuss them with clients
• Ability to collect history

What You’ll Do

• Assist with patient care, treatments, and procedures
• Support doctors and the veterinary team with medical and surgical cases
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients
• Assist with diagnostics, including radiographs, ultrasound, and laboratory testing
• Support dental and advanced surgical procedures
• Provide excellent patient and client care

What You’ll Gain Exposure To

• Advanced medical cases
• Soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery
• TPLO/CCL procedures
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Dental procedures
• Ultrasound and endoscopy
• In-house diagnostics and hospitalization
• Urgent care
• Modern surgical and anesthesia monitoring equipment
• Collaboration with veterinary specialists

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–6 PM
• Every other weekend

Why Hartrick?

If you're looking to build your veterinary career in a hospital where you can learn, grow, and expand your clinical skills, Hartrick offers an excellent opportunity. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of cases and work alongside a team providing advanced medical and surgical care.

Learn More About Hartrick Veterinary Clinic

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.