**Location:** 6161 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI 49401 **VCA Allendale Animal Hospital** is expanding its Patient Care Team and seeking a full-time **Veterinary Assistant!** **Schedule:** Full-time opportunity. 4 x 10's with rotating Saturdays. **Compensation** **:** The starting range is $15 - 17/hr and is determined by skill set, and years of experience in the field. **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. **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 + Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments + High school diploma or equivalent required **Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!** + 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 + Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships **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!** **If you are a current associate, you will 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