Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician - Swing Shift

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC); Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with base pay and 401(k) match

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Covered license renewal fees

Stipends for continuing education

Comfortable scrubs and EVCC swag

Job summary

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) in Chesterton, Indiana, seeks a Swing Shift Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician. The role involves delivering high-quality care during busy emergency hours, including administering medications, collaborating with the medical team, and supporting pets and their owners. Candidates should have a Veterinary Technician license, some experience, and be prepared for nights and weekends. Benefits include competitive pay, health coverage, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with an Associate’s degree and passed VTNE.
• At least 2 years of veterinary experience preferred.
• Physical stamina needed for lifting and prolonged standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency care to pets during shifts.
• Administer medications and perform advanced techniques.
• Collaborate with team and provide emotional support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Fine motor skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Education

Associate's degree + VTNE passed

Tools

Practice-management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

Make a Difference When It Matters Most.

At Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), we show up for pets and their owners on some of their hardest days.

Role Overview

As a Swing Shift Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician, you will provide high‑quality, compassionate care during the busiest and most unpredictable hours in an emergency veterinary setting. Working typically from the afternoon through late evening, you bridge the gap between daytime operations and overnight care.

What You’ll Do

• Treat every patient and person with care, keeping families together throughout tests, treatments, and all steps in between.
• Provide nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge.
• Administer medications, monitors, and advanced techniques, including IVs, CRIs, blood transfusions, arterial lines, ultrasound, and more.
• Collaborate with doctors and team members, shaping plans and keeping care flowing.
• Perform diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and tube placement.
• Administer anesthesia, even for the most fragile patients.
• Identify subtle changes in patient status and advocate accordingly.

What You’ll Need

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (Associate’s degree + VTNE passed).
• At least 2 years of veterinary experience (ER preferred but not required).
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice‑management software and electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
• Physical stamina: stand for prolonged periods, kneel, lift up to 40 lbs independently, and assist with up to 80 lbs with support.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as‑needed basis.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with diverse personalities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with base pay and 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits effective day one.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Covered license renewal fees.
• Stipends for continuing education and mentorship opportunities.
• Comfortable scrubs and EVCC swag.

Learn more at www.evcc.com or contact our clinic staff recruiter, Ashley, at [e-mail].