**Location:** 713 Brewer St, Marshall, MI 49068 **VCA Marshall Animal Hospital​** is expanding and seeking a full-time **Veterinary Assistant** ! **Schedule:** Full-time opportunity. **About Us:** VCA Marshall Animal Hospital is a primary care practice located in beautiful Calhoun County, Michigan. We are committed to delivering excellent customer service, practicing gold standard medicine, and fostering a strong sense of teamwork. Our hospital is known for its unique and cohesive culture that celebrates both individual and team successes daily, as we work closely together to be the best we can be. **Key Responsibilities:** + Assist veterinarians in all aspects of patient care, including physical exams, surgeries, dental procedures, and emergency care. + Perform diagnostic tests, such as radiographs, blood work, and urinalysis, and prepare samples for laboratory testing. + Monitor and care for patients, including pain management, wound care, and nutritional support. + Maintain accurate and detailed patient records. + Educate and communicate with pet owners about their pet's health, treatment plans, and post-care instructions. + Ensure proper sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment. + Assist with inventory management, including ordering and stocking supplies. + Collaborate with a team that values experience, stability, and a positive work environment. **Benefits of Joining VCA Marshall Animal Hospital​:** + 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 + Growing network of onsite social workers + 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 **Qualifications:** + 1+ years experience as a Veterinary Assistant + Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments + High school diploma or equivalent required If you are interested in providing compassionate veterinary care with an easy-to-love team, apply today! We look forward to speaking with you. **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