Veterinary Assistant

$35,360

Monroe, Michigan, United StatesPosted Oct 22, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Assistant | Chester, VA On any given day, you might prep a patient for a dental, hold a nervous cat steady for a blood draw, and step up to help the front desk when the phones get busy. And every so often, we close a little early just so our team can spend time together outside the clinic. Many of us grew up right here in Monroe, and we like working with each other.

At Suburban Animal Clinic of Monroe , we’re hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join that team. About the Practice We’re a full-service animal hospital serving the pets of Monroe, MI and beyond. Our team brings over 80 years of combined experience, and we use advanced, reliable diagnostic tools to fully understand each patient’s health.

We’re lifelong animal lovers, and we care about the bond people share with their pets. We protect that bond through quality veterinary medicine and respectful service, so every pet can live its best life. What You’ll Help Make Possible Smooth exams and treatments, with our doctors and technicians supported every step of the way Safe, calm handling for patients during exams and procedures Accurate lab results from blood, fecal, and urine samples Patients prepped for procedures and monitored closely, with any change reported quickly A clean, safe, efficient hospital that’s ready for every appointment A front desk that stays covered on busy days, because you’re willing to jump in What We’re Looking For Required: 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting Availability for 10-hour day shifts, including occasional weekends Preferred: Experience with patient restraint, lab testing, and procedure prep Comfortable helping with front desk tasks like phones, scheduling, and check-in when needed Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Clear, kind communication with clients and teammates Schedule Full-time, Day shift 10-hour shifts Occasional weekends No holiday shifts required Compensation Compensation for this role ranges from $17.

00 to $18.00 per hour, based on experience and role alignment.

Benefits

Competitive pay, based on experience Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+) Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time Uniform allowance Pet care discounts for your personal pets PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between) Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources A 401(k) with up to 5% company match If you’re looking for a hands-on role with a team that genuinely enjoys working together, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today. Check us out: www.suburbananimalclinicofmonroe.com Suburban Animal Clinic of Monroe is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com #LI-DNI

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