Full-Time Veterinary Assistant

Grayling Hospital for Animals | Grayling, MI

Pay: $15–$17 per hour, based on experience

Monday - Friday (4 full days and 1 half day)

No Weekends!

Are you looking for a veterinary team where you can build your skills, laugh with your coworkers, and feel supported through both the good days and the challenging ones? Grayling Hospital for Animals is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit team!

We are an AAHA-accredited, full-service small animal hospital providing compassionate care to dogs and cats. Our hospital is staffed by three veterinarians and features five exam rooms, a dedicated surgery suite, recovery area, modern diagnostic equipment, and more.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our veterinarians and veterinary team. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with patient restraint and handling
• Supporting appointments, examinations, and treatments
• Preparing patients for procedures and surgery
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalized and recovering patients
• Maintaining clean, organized treatment and patient care areas
• Communicating with clients and supporting client education
• Assisting with laboratory and diagnostic procedures
• Supporting a positive, collaborative environment for patients, clients, and teammates

About Our Hospital

Grayling Hospital for Animals offers a variety of services, including:

• Preventive and wellness care
• Vaccinations
• Sick pet examinations
• Digital diagnostics
• Routine and advanced surgical procedures
• Dentistry
• Same-day urgent care during regular business hours

We use Avimark practice management software.

Our schedule is Monday through Friday, and we are closed on weekends, helping support a healthy work-life balance.

Our Culture

We take pride in being a team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our staff communicates well, supports one another, and knows how to have fun both inside and outside of work.

We enjoy team activities such as:

• Hot chocolate parties
• Game nights
• Easter egg hunts
• Valentine's Day treat bags
• Making cards for one another
• Spending time together outside of work

We also believe in being part of our community. Our team participates in the Three Rivers Promise Walk/Run and is continuing to find new ways to get involved in local community events.

Veterinary medicine can have difficult days, and we believe a strong support system matters. When things get challenging, we talk, support one another, and sometimes share funny stories to help each other through. We are a team that gets excited to see our coworkers each day.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Preferred 1 year of experience in an animal hospital
• Passionate about animal care
• A strong team player
• Compassionate and dependable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Interested in learning and growing their veterinary skills
• A positive communicator who enjoys building relationships with coworkers and clients

If you're looking for a veterinary hospital where teamwork, compassion, community, and a little fun are all part of the job, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.