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Join Our Amazing Team at VCA Cherry Bend Animal Hospital!

We’re currently seeking a **Veterinary Assistant** to join our dedicated and compassionate team.

**Schedule:** Full-time opportunity.

**Compensation:** The pay range is $15 - $19 /hour and is based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.

About VCA Cherry Bend Animal Hospital:

Our hospital has been serving the Traverse City community for over 25 years. We are AHAA-accredited and committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients.

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):

+ Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures

+ Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)

+ Restrain animals safely and compassionately

+ Prepare and clean exam rooms

+ Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics

+ Maintain accurate medical records and support charting

+ Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits

+ Support surgery prep and recovery as needed

+ Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Qualifications:

+ Previous experience in a veterinary setting

+ A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field

+ Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments

+ High school diploma or equivalent required

Benefits of Joining VCA Cherry Bend Animal Hospital:

VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include:

+ Internal CE and development opportunities

+ Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options

+ Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)

+ Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program

+ Access to Headspace app

+ Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance

+ Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay

+ Paid parental leave

+ Fertility coverage

+ Gender affirmation services

+ Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.

+ 401(k) retirement plan with company match

+ Referral bonus opportunities

**Location:** 10387 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684

If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we’d love to meet you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com