Veterinary Assistant - with EXPERIENCE!

Animal Hospital of Chesterfield

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Chesterfield, MI, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

Small town FEEL with big city Veterinary MEDICINE!

Are you a self motivated multi-tasker that thrives on keeping BUSY while continually learning new things - then we might be the PERFECT fit for you!

Animal Hospital of Chesterfield is seeking an experience Veterinary Assistant for our rapidly growing, state of the art, small animal hospital. We are a fast-paced, multi-modality animal hospital and pet resort that focuses on providing premier care for our clients and their furry friends.

The ideal candidate will be a reliable team player who is confident, skilled, compassionate, communicative, courteous, self-motivated , team player with a positive attitude. Adaptability, reliability and comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast paced environment are must-haves.

Job responsibilities may include:

  • Direct contact with LVT's and Doctors
  • Client communication/education
  • Radiography
  • IV catheter placement
  • Administering and monitoring anesthesia
  • Dental prophys
  • Animal handling and restraint
  • Maintaining accurate detailed medical records and computerized recording
  • Lab sample collection, performing basic laboratory procedures + operating in house lab equipment
  • Preparing and administering vaccines and medications
  • Medical care for hospitalized patients/pet resort campers
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Qualified candidates must be able to work a (weekly) rotating schedule (Monday-Sunday) between the hours of 8a and 8p. Compensation will vary based on skill level and experience. We have excellent benefits, offer discounts at our hospital and pet resort and have quarterly CE!

Think you might fit into our awesome group of veterinary professionals? Reach out to us by responding to this with your resume!

  • How many years of Veterinary Assistant experience do you have?
  • Have you completed the following level of education: High school or equivalent?
  • Do you have the following license or certification: Veterinary Assistant Certification?

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Assist veterinary team with animal care, diagnostics, and client communication in a fast-paced hospital.

Job title

Veterinary Assistant

Experience level

experienced

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Chesterfield, MI, US; on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

animal handlingradiographyIV catheter placementanesthesiamedical recordslab proceduresvaccinesmedications

Preferred skills

client communicationdental prophysanimal restraint

Specializations

animal handlingradiographyanesthesialaboratory procedures
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chesterfield, MO, USA

On-site City
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