Relief Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC); Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedules

401(k) with match

CE stipend

Pet care discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Relief Veterinary Technician / Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency team. If you thrive under pressure, love solving problems, and want to make a real difference for pets and their families, we'd love to meet you.

You'll provide hands-on support across triage, anesthesia, and critical care, work flexible shifts including overnights and weekends, and grow with a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and continuing

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as Veterinary Technician/Assistant in the field.
• Experience in emergency settings is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with emergency and critical care cases
• Perform patient triage and ongoing assessments
• Collect blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples
• Place and maintain IV catheters
• Administer medications and IV fluids accurately
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency procedures
• Perform venipuncture and lab testing
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs
• Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients
• Document treatments and patient care accurately
• Educate pet owners during stressful situations
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas and equipment
• Support CPR and other life-saving procedures
• Collaborate with doctors and teammates to provide exceptional care

Skills

Veterinary Technician

Emergency & Critical Care

Job description

Relief Veterinary Technician / Assistant (Emergency & Critical Care)

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) | Kalamazoo, MI

Looking for a side quest that actually matters? If you're the kind of veterinary technician who thrives when every shift is different, loves solving problems under pressure, and wants to make a real impact for pets and their people, we'd love to meet you.

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is looking for a Relief Veterinary Technician / Assistant to join our emergency team in Kalamazoo, MI. Whether you're picking up extra shifts or looking for flexibility without sacrificing great medicine, you'll be part of a team that genuinely has each other's backs.

Our patients don't schedule emergencies—and neither do we. That's why we're looking for technicians who stay calm, think critically, and jump in when it counts.

What You'll Do

Every shift brings something new. As a Relief Veterinary Technician / Assistant, you'll:

• Assist veterinarians with emergency and critical care cases
• Perform patient triage and ongoing patient assessments
• Collect blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples
• Place and maintain IV catheters
• Administer medications and IV fluids accurately
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency procedures
• Perform venipuncture and laboratory testing
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs
• Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients
• Calculate medication dosages and fluid rates
• Accurately document treatments and patient care
• Educate and communicate with pet owners during stressful situations
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas and equipment
• Support CPR efforts and other emergency life-saving procedures
• Work collaboratively with doctors and teammates to provide exceptional patient care

What We're Looking For

You might be a great fit if you:

• MUST HAVE experience as a Veterinary Technician / Assistant at least 1 year in the field - (emergency experience is a bonus!) -
• Stay cool under pressure and can adapt quickly
• Love learning and growing your skills
• Are a supportive teammate who enjoys collaboration
• Care deeply about patient care and client experience
• Are comfortable working day shifts, overnights, weekends, or holiday shifts as needed
• Are comfortable with anesthesia, drawing blood and working on unique cases

Why EVCC?

At EVCC, we believe work should be challenging, rewarding, and actually enjoyable.

You'll find:

• Competitive compensation (depending on experience) including base and 401K match
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
• Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
• A BIG focus on learning and growing, we stipend continuing education (CE) 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

Benefits

Eligible team members enjoy:

• Competitive hourly wages
• Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
• Pet Care Discounts
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Flexible schedule

Why You'll Love It Here

We work hard. We laugh a lot. We celebrate wins together. We support each other through the tough cases. Every patient matters, every teammate matters, and every shift is an opportunity to make a difference.

If you're looking for more than "just another clinic," this is your sign.

Emergency medicine is unpredictable. Your career doesn't have to be.