Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Macomb, Michigan. The posting describes the hourly rate as competitive but does not provide numeric compensation. The position supports Macomb Center Veterinary Hospital, part of Veterinary United’s Michigan network of more than 20 clinics. The assistant provides attentive care across routine exams and advanced procedures, supports patient comfort, and helps build relationships with pets and their families. Clinical tasks include assisting with procedures and monitoring patients, while collaboration with the veterinary team helps maintain care quality and support improvements in practice.

What you'll do

• Provide attentive care across routine exams and advanced procedures
• support patient comfort and well-being
• build relationships with pets and their families
• collaborate with the veterinary team
• perform clinical tasks including IV catheter placement, blood draws, anesthesia monitoring, surgery preparation, vaccine administration, and euthanasia assistance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

macomb mi

veterinary united

animal care

veterinary clinic

patient monitoring

iv catheter placement

blood draws

surgery preparation

vaccine administration

high school diploma

six months’ experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting lists paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of veterinary assistant experience; it describes a family-owned network of Michigan clinics.

About the employer

Veterinary United is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.