Top 9 veterinary assistant Jobs in kalamazoo, mi

Veterinary Assistant and Technician
Allegan Animal Clinic —Allegan, MI
- From $16 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Operating room
- US work authorization
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Veterinary Assistant Surgery
VCA Animal Hospitals —Kalamazoo, MI
- $18 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Patient monitoring
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals —Kalamazoo, MI
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Veterinary Assistant Neurology
VCA Animal Hospitals —Kalamazoo, MI
- $18 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Front Desk and Kennel Caregiver
Gillette Kennels, Inc. —Galesburg, MI
- $13.75 - $14.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Veterinary Assistant Radiation Oncology
VCA Animal Hospitals —Kalamazoo, MI
- $18 - $31 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Patient monitoring
- Discharge planning
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance

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Ability to multitask and problem solve. Communicates appropriately with coworkers, as well as clients. Minimum 1 year of animal handling experience.
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Veterinary Assistant and Technician

Allegan Animal Clinic
Allegan, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
From $16 an hour

Benefits

401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Kennel experience
Companion animal handling
In-person customer service
Pet grooming
Veterinary client education
High school diploma or GED
Communication with pet owners
Perioperative care
Safety equipment
Veterinary terminology
Veterinary assistant experience
Pet care facility disinfecting
Animal restraint

Full Job Description

Job Description

Veterinary Assistant

Reports to: Practice Owner / Office Manager

Position Description

The veterinary assistant helps the technicians, doctors, and receptionists in all duties of the clinic. The veterinary assistant is responsible for the daily care of patients including assisting doctors and technicians with pre, peri, and post-operative care. Veterinary assistants are required to assist the doctors and technicians with restraint and other responsibilities to individual abilities and training.

Responsibilities

Care for boarding and hospitalized animals; including kennel cleaning and sanitizing, exercising, feeding, observation for signs of illness, administering medications, laundry, bathing procedures, and keeping animals clean.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain operating rooms, examining rooms, cages, and surgical equipment.
Feeds each animal as prescribed by doctor, recording appetite and signs of illness.
Release animals to their owners are directed by the doctor or technician. Ensure that every animal released is clean and looking better than on arrival. Discuss surgery post op instructions to owners.
General duties in the operating room before and during surgery including assisting with movement of and recovery of patients and monitoring pets anesthesia.
Receive animals to be admitted for care as directed by the doctor or technician.
General cleaning and sanitizing of public and employee areas of clinic, general cleaning of walking areas to maintain clean and odor free environment.
Stocking of clinic supplies and communicating when low on supplies.
Restrain patients for procedures performed by technicians or doctors.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma.
Learn cleaning and disinfecting methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment.
Appropriately handle and restrain animals.
Learn basic animal care.
Learn basic veterinary terminology and recognize abnormal conditions.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Must be able to communicate basic veterinary concepts to owners and be able to repeat information relayed by the veterinarian.
Must be able to learn characteristics of animal behavior.
Must be able to use appropriate safety equipment for fractious or feral animals.

Physical Effort

Work requires lifting and carrying animals with the assistance of other staff members. Walks or stands for extended periods of time; frequently works in a bent position.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.

Starting pay will be based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Experience:

Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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veterinary assistant jobs in kalamazoo, mi

Veterinary Assistant and Technician

Veterinary Assistant Surgery

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Neurology

Front Desk and Kennel Caregiver

Veterinary Assistant Radiation Oncology

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