What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Lisner Animal Hospital?
Overview
Lisner Animal Hospital is adding a full-time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to our growing team!
Website: https://lisneranimalhospital.com/
Location: 3480 E West Maple Rd., Commerce Charter Township, MI 48390
Join a team that truly values your skills and passion for animal care!
Lisner Animal Hospital is a well-established, two-doctor small animal practice proudly serving our community for over 30 years. We are committed to providing high-quality care for dogs and cats and are seeking a Veterinary Assistant who shares our dedication to excellence and teamwork.
Why Lisner?
We offer a supportive and collaborative team environment where your skills are respected and put to use.
Our doctors are passionate about teaching and mentoring, fostering a culture of continual learning and professional growth.
While we are not officially Fear Free Certified, we implement many Fear Free techniques and are a Cat-Friendly Practice with dedicated feline exam rooms.
Our facility is equipped with modern tools including Idexx Neo software and in-house Heska lab analyzers to help you perform your best work.
Position Details:
Schedule: 4-day work week with a rotating Saturday
Shifts: Start as early as 7:30 AM, with the latest scheduled end at 6:00 PM
Hospital Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
What You’ll Do:
We maximize the skills of our Veterinary Assistants to the fullest. Responsibilities include:
Performing clinical procedures: blood draws, IV catheter placement, vaccine administration, and sample collection
Animal handling and safe restraint techniques
Radiograph positioning and image capturing
Understanding and applying knowledge of veterinary medications, dosages, interactions, and side effects
Running in-house lab tests (blood, urinalysis, fecal exams)
Monitoring anesthesia and assisting in surgical procedures
Contributing to a positive team dynamic and clear communication
Delivering exceptional client service both in person and over the phone
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment per OSHA standards
Supporting front desk operations including answering phones, scheduling, and creating estimates
Who You Are:
A motivated, detail-oriented individual with prior veterinary assistant experience
Passionate about patient care and eager to learn and grow
A true team player who enjoys collaborating to provide the best care possible
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and capable of multitasking effectively
Compensation:$21 - $22/hr
Be a part of something special.At Lisner Animal Hospital, there's no "that's not my job" mindset—just a shared commitment to doing what’s best for our patients, clients, and one another.
Come join our team and make a difference every day.
Benefits:
PTO
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:
- Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
- Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
- Participate in any special cleaning duties.
- Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
- Maintain excellent client communication.
- Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
- Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
- Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
- Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
- Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
- Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
- Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast pacedenvironment.
- Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
- The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the dutiesproficiently.
- The employee must also be confident around pets.
Physical Requirements:
- The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
- The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
- The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
- The employee will be 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 employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
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 withDisabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order toperform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com andlet us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administeredwithout 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 otherbasis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $21 - $22