Experienced Veterinary Assistant Animal Emergency Hospital

🐾 Now Hiring: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Animal Emergency Hospital in Burton, MI
Starting Pay: $20
Shift Differential Offered: up to an extra $5 per hour!
AAHA Accredited
Do you love hands-on patient care and working in a fast-paced emergency environment? Animal Emergency Hospital is looking for an experienced, confident Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated emergency team!
This is a vital role for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys teamwork, and takes pride in excellent patient care. If you’re ready to put your skills to work where they truly matter, we’d love to meet you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Animal Emergency Hospital, our assistants are respected, supported, and essential to the flow of emergency medicine. You’ll work side-by-side with skilled veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians in an environment that values collaboration, growth, and compassion—for both patients and each other.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Experienced Veterinary Assistant in our ER, you will:

- Confidently place IV catheters

- Draw blood and assist with diagnostics

- Provide hands-on care and monitoring for hospitalized and critical patients

- Assist veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians during treatments and procedures

- Support patient comfort, safety, and recovery in a fast-paced setting

- Help maintain an efficient, organized treatment area
What We’re Looking For

- Minimum of 2 years as a Veterinary Assistant (emergency or specialty experience preferred)

- Confidence in IV catheter placement and jugular blood draws

- Strong patient handling and restraint skills

- Ability to stay calm, focused, and compassionate in high-stress situations

- Ability to participate in an overnight shift rotation
What We Offer
✨ A supportive and experienced emergency team
✨ Meaningful, hands-on work every shift
✨ Opportunities to grow your skills in emergency medicine
✨ A hospital culture built on teamwork, respect, and compassion
✨ Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
✨ Competitive pay plus shift differential for late nights and overnight shifts
✨ Uniform and continuing education allowance
✨ 401K with generous match program
✨ Paid working holidays, paid time off, and additional sick pay

If you’re passionate about patient care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference when it matters most, Animal Emergency Hospital is the place for you .
📩 Apply today and join our emergency team!

Learn more about us at: http://amerivet.com/veterinary-jobs/

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At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.

- Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.

- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.

- Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.

- A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.