Veterinary Assistant

Seidl Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Four-day workweek with rotating Saturday shifts

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; generous paid time off; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Four-day workweeks, Employee Assistance Program, employee discount program, and a supportive team culture that values work-life balance

Looking for a veterinary hospital where you can use your skills every day, continue learning, and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together?

Seidl Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our three-doctor small animal practice in Hastings, Michigan. We are proud of the high-quality medicine we practice, but we're just as proud of the collaborative, positive culture we've built.

Our team works together to provide exceptional care through wellness visits, sick and injured pet appointments, surgery, dentistry, digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. Whether you're an experienced veterinary technician or an experienced veterinary assistant, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills while continuing to learn and grow alongside a supportive team.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Enjoy a consistent four-day workweek
• Work alongside three experienced veterinarians
• Practice a wide variety of medicine, surgery, and dentistry
• Utilize modern equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, and an in-house laboratory
• Join a team that supports one another, even on the busiest days
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets
• Continue developing your technical and professional skills
• Work in a positive, collaborative hospital culture
• Be appreciated for your knowledge, experience, and contributions
• Enjoy a workplace where teamwork and quality medicine go hand in hand

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures
• Safely handle and restrain patients using compassionate, low-stress techniques
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist with anesthesia monitoring as appropriate to your role
• Perform laboratory testing and collect diagnostic samples
• Obtain quality diagnostic radiographs
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide attentive nursing care
• Obtain patient histories and maintain accurate medical records
• Educate clients on medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment
• Collaborate with teammates to provide outstanding patient care and client service

What You'll Bring

• Veterinary Technician license (LVT, RVT, or CVT) is welcomed for technician candidates
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants are encouraged to apply
• Strong technical and patient care skills
• Excellent communication and client education abilities
• Compassion for patients, clients, and teammates
• Confidence working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative, team-first mindset
• A commitment to continued learning and professional development
• A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

At Seidl Veterinary Hospital, we believe the best veterinary medicine happens when talented people enjoy working together. You'll have the opportunity to fully utilize your skills while practicing a wide variety of medicine in a hospital that encourages learning, teamwork, and professional growth.

Our supportive culture means you'll always have teammates ready to lend a hand, answer questions, and celebrate your successes. Combined with a four-day workweek and opportunities to continue developing your skills, you'll find a workplace where you can build a rewarding career while maintaining a healthy balance outside the hospital.

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) Matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Four-day workweek
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
• Opportunities for continued learning and career growth

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a veterinary hospital where your skills are appreciated, your professional growth is encouraged, and your teammates genuinely enjoy working together, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover why Seidl Veterinary Hospital is a great place to build your veterinary career!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Seidl Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to different ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their full potential.