Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Suttons Bay Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time  Veterinary Assistant to join our team!    Location: 1650 S W Bay Shore Dr, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 

🕒 Clinic Hours:

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Seasonal Saturdays (Memorial Day–Labor Day): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Sunday: Closed

  Wage: $15 - $20 based on experience  Tentative Schedule: Rotating Saturdays, 3-4 day work weeks 

Support. Learn. Grow. Thrive.

We’re seeking a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our outpatient care team. While previous experience is a plus, we're happy to train the right candidate—someone with a great attitude, a team-first mindset, and a passion for veterinary medicine.

 

You’ll be supported by a strong, experienced team of Veterinary Assistants who are eager to share their knowledge and mentor new teammates.

🔍 Preferred Skills & Responsibilities:

• Assisting veterinarians in exam rooms

• Safe and effective restraint of dogs and cats

• Filling prescriptions and preparing medications

• Venipuncture (a bonus—not required, and we’ll train!)

• Basic microscope use and familiarity with in-house lab equipment

This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build clinical skills, work with a supportive and collaborative team, and grow within a thriving veterinary practice.

 

Welcome to Suttons Bay Animal Hospital! We’re a 4-doctor, AAHA-accredited small animal practice located on the beautiful shores of Suttons Bay—just outside of Traverse City, Michigan, along the stunning Lake Michigan coastline. Our focus is primarily on dogs and cats, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our community.

 

Our Services & Capabilities Include:

• Orthopedic Surgeries: Performed on a case-by-case basis

• Ultrasound: Available on-site

• Oncology: This is a growing area of our practice. We work with a virtual oncologist and follow treatment plans from specialty centers, helping our patients receive advanced care without needing to travel far.

• Laser Therapy: Offered as part of our multimodal approach to pain management and healing

• Physical Therapy: One of our doctors counsels pet owners with post-operative exercises and recovery plans.

• Fear Free: The majority of our team is Fear Free certified, and we cover the cost for employees to earn this credential. We strive to use low-stress handling techniques whenever possible.

Technology Forward with Scribe Note

We're excited to be utilizing Scribe Note, a new AI-driven technology that records conversations during appointments and converts them into detailed, editable medical documentation—all with just one click! This innovative tool helps our veterinary professionals spend less time on charting and more time doing what they love—caring for pets.

 

As doctors speak with clients about their pet’s history and exam findings, Scribe Note intelligently captures the details and generates an accurate transcribed note, ready to be reviewed and added into our Cornerstone practice management system.

 

We pride ourselves on keeping the pets in our community happy and healthy. If you're looking to join a collaborative, supportive team and grow your career in veterinary medicine, we’d love to welcome you!

  

Benefits:

PTO - 40

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician receive a $500 continuing education stipend plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties
• The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
• The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments.
• The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests.
• The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.)
• The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
• The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
• The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.

Qualifications

Physical demands and work environment

• The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The Veterinary Assistant is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.

 

We put people first and never compromise on our values. 

Apply today for immediate consideration! 

 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

 

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $15 - $20