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Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Swing Shift

Kalamazoo, MIOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 days ago

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Required skills

swing shift
veterinary assistant
emergency veterinary
patient handling
restraint
cleaning
sanitation
hospital protocols
equipment maintenance
feeding

Nice to have

veterinary assistant experience
animal care experience
kennel experience
shelter experience
pet boarding experience

Role summary

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for a swing shift role at their Kalamazoo hospital. This position involves providing high-quality, compassionate care to critical patients and supporting veterinary technicians and veterinarians during busy afternoon and evening hours. Responsibilities include patient handling, cleaning, maintaining equipment, monitoring patients, restocking supplies, and ensuring positive client and patient experiences during stressful situations. The role requires strong animal handling, teamwork, communication, and infection control skills, with a preference for candidates with prior veterinary or animal care experience. EVCC offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for growth and continuing education.

Make a Difference When It Matters Most.

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

EVCC was created by veterinarians, for veterinarians — and for the communities they serve. Founded by 36 local general practice veterinarians (many still actively involved today), we were built to support the veterinary community, not compete with it.

Our Kalamazoo hospital is our fifth location, and we are proud to bring trusted, emergency-only care to the region.

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

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 (Swing Shift)

As a swing shift Veterinary Assistant at our Kalamazoo location, you’ll be a crucial part of our emergency team, you will be providing high-quality, compassionate care during some of the busiest and most unpredictable hours in an emergency veterinary setting. Working typically in the afternoon through late evening, this position bridges the gap between daytime operations and overnight care. 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

Previous experience as a veterinary assistant or in animal care (kennel, shelter, pet boarding, etc.) 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

Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people

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

We’d love to meet you.

Learn more at www.evcc.com or email our clinic staff recruiter, Ashley, at ashley@evcc.com for more information.

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