Emergency Vet Assistant — Swing Shift, Make an Impact

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers; Westville (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers in Westville, IN, seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant (Swing Shift) to join our emergency team. You will assist veterinarians with patient care, keep areas clean, stock supplies, and interact with pets and clients during busy, stressful hours.

You will support veterinary technicians, maintain hospital readiness, and help ensure smooth operations across shifts. This role requires empathy, resilience, and availability for evenings and weekends, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous veterinary assistant or animal care experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to safely and compassionately handle animals of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow instructions.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, emergency environment.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts.
• High level of anesthesia experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with patient handling and restraint.
• Clean and sanitize exam rooms, treatment areas, and kennels according to hospital protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital equipment, instruments, and laundry.
• Feed, walk, and provide general care for hospitalized patients.
• Monitor patient comfort and report changes in condition to the medical team.
• Restock supplies in exam rooms, treatment areas, and inventory stations.
• Perform basic administrative tasks such as trash removal, laundry, and restocking.
• Adhere to all safety and infection control protocols.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and hospital improvement initiatives.
• Provide empathetic, positive experiences for clients and patients at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Ability to handle stress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers in Westville, IN, seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant (Swing Shift) to join our emergency team. You will assist veterinarians with patient care, keep areas clean, stock supplies, and interact with pets and clients during busy, stressful hours.

You will support veterinary technicians, maintain hospital readiness, and help ensure smooth operations across shifts. This role requires empathy, resilience, and availability for evenings and weekends, with