Veterinary Assistant

Oakwood Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for outgoing assistants with a strong background in patient care and handling, who thrive on building meaningful connections with clients and their pets. In this role, you will:\n

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• Provide exceptional patient and client care by ensuring an efficient exam room workflow.
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• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records.
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• Review treatment plans with clients, answering questions with empathy and clarity.
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This position is ideal for team members who excel in client engagement and schedule management while delivering exceptional care and communication. This is a full-time position, with a 4-10s schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday (Tuesdays off), with 1-2 Saturdays per month. We are also open to part-time scheduling for the right person. Full-time benefits and compensation**:\n

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• Compensation: $19-22 per hour, for each hour worked*
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• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current experience
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• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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• Life insurance and disability
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• Employee Assistance Program
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• 401k options
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• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
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• Personal pet discount
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Minimum qualifications and skill set:\n

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• 3+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred
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• Proficiency in the following skills:\n
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  • Basic assisting skills (ie. restraint, nail trims, anal glands)
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  • Pharmacology and vaccine knowledge
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  • Client communication and education
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Oakwood Veterinary Hospital is proud of the over 40 years of service we have provided the Traverse City area. We provide leading edge preventive medicine, routine dentistry, oral surgery, general surgery and referral orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. Our hospital boasts some of the most advanced in-house laboratory equipment on the market for fast and accurate testing results. We are one of the few veterinary practices in Northern Michigan with this technology. Another major portion of our hospital services is providing referral services to local veterinary hospitals for complex orthopedic, soft tissue, or oral surgical procedures as well as chemotherapy. If you are looking for a team that practices great medicine, has a positive culture, and even a sense of humor, APPLY TODAY! #SPO #LI-HK1 *To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant's education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors. **During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law. WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.