Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Day Shift

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC); Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K match

Health benefits

Flexible schedules

PTO

CE allowance

Mentorship

EVCC swag

Job summary

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) Kalamazoo is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our emergency team on a day shift. You will support veterinarians and technicians, manage patient care, and uphold high standards of cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced hospital.

You will interact with pets and clients during stressful moments, ensuring comforting, professional service. This role requires energy, resilience, and a passion for lifesaving care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary experience (ER preferred but not required).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with patient handling.
• Clean and sanitize rooms, treatment areas, and kennels per protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital equipment, instruments, and laundry.
• Feed, walk, and provide care for hospitalized patients.
• Monitor patient comfort and report changes to the medical team.
• Restock supplies in exam and treatment areas.
• Perform basic administrative tasks and restocking.
• Adhere to safety and infection control protocols.
• Participate in team meetings and hospital improvement initiatives.
• Provide empathetic, positive experiences for clients and patients.

Skills

ER experience

Teamwork

Communication

Animal handling

Safety protocol

Education

High school diploma

Vet assistant cert

Job description

Make a Difference When It Matters Most.

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is proud to bring trusted emergency-only vet care to Southwest Michigan with the opening of EVCC Kalamazoo—our fifth location and the second in the state of Michigan. We are committed to delivering compassionate, skilled emergency veterinary services to your dog or cat when your primary veterinarian is closed.

Currently, EVCC Kalamazoo is open 24 hours from Thursdays at 7 AM through Tuesdays at 7 PM, including all holidays that occur during this timeframe. Our #1 goal is to expand these hours to provide quality care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring your pet always has access to lifesaving treatment— weekend or not.

At Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), we show up for pets and the people who love them on some of their hardest days.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to make a meaningful impact every shift — this could be your place.

Who We Are

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is proud to bring trusted emergency-only veterinary care to Southwest Michigan with the opening of EVCC Kalamazoo — our fifth location and the second in the state of Michigan.

We are committed to delivering compassionate, skilled emergency veterinary services to dogs and cats when their primary veterinarian is closed.

Currently, EVCC Kalamazoo is open:

• 24 hours from Thursday at 7 AM through Tuesdays at 7 PM * We are expanding our hours in November!*
• Including all holidays that fall within that timeframe

Our #1 goal is to expand to 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring pets always have access to lifesaving treatment — weekend or not.

But what truly defines EVCC isn’t just what we do — it’s how we do it.

WE

• Lead with compassion
• Respect and elevate our technicians
• Support each other without ego
• Communicate openly and professionally
• Recognize that emergency medicine is demanding — and take care of our team because of it

What Life Is Like at EVCC

We genuinely care about whoever walks through our doors — whether it’s a critical patient, an anxious pet parent, or a teammate who needs support during a tough shift.

Emergency medicine is intense. It’s emotional. It’s unpredictable.

But it’s also deeply meaningful.

You won’t be “just an assistant” here. Your assessment skills, instincts, and voice matter. Our doctors value collaboration. Our leadership team listens. Growth is encouraged, not gatekept.

Your Role as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant (Day)

As a Veterinary Assistant at our Mishawaka location, you’ll be a crucial part of our emergency team. You’ll support veterinary technicians and veterinarians by assisting with patient care, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and ensuring the hospital is stocked and ready for every emergency.

You’ll interact with pets and clients directly, creating positive experiences even during stressful situations, and help ensure every shift runs smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• 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

This role requires confidence, resilience, and heart.

Who Thrives Here

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Have 2+ years of veterinary experience (ER preferred but not required)
• Ability to safely and compassionately handle animals of all sizes and temperaments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow instructions
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, emergency environment
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods

How We Invest In You

We believe people do their best work when they feel valued and supported.

WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation (depending on experience) including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
• Paid Time Off (PTO) because we truly believe in TREAT YOUR SELF mentality
• A BIG focus on learning and growing, we offer a continuing education (CE) allowance, so we are always delivering state of the art medicine to our patients
• Mentorship and real career growth opportunities
• And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs and cool EVCC swag

If You’re Looking For…

A hospital where:

• Your work is appreciated and impactful
• Your growth is supported
• Your team has your back
• Every day brings meaningful work with pets and people

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