Relief Veterinary Technician / Assistant
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Emergency Veterinary Care Center
Kalamazoo, MI, US
Summary
The Relief Veterinary Technician will assist veterinarians with emergency and critical care cases, including triage, diagnostic testing, and patient monitoring. They are also responsible for maintaining treatment areas, documenting patient care, and communicating effectively with pet owners.
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.
Ready to join the team?
Learn more about EVCC at evcc.com, submit your application, or reach out to our clinical staff recruiter at [email protected].
Emergency medicine is unpredictable. Your career doesn't have to be.
At Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), our mission is to expand and support communities lacking easily accessible emergency veterinary services.
Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, our hospitals cater to the pets of Northern Indiana, Southern Michigan, and Eastern Illinois. With existing locations in Highland, IN, Westville, IN, Mishawaka, IN, Holland, MI, and Kalamazoo, MI, we are dedicated to delivering top-tier emergency veterinary care to communities in need. Our focus lies on emergency medicine, offering a comprehensive range of services including urgent and emergency surgeries, on-site diagnostics, 24/7 hospitalization, and advanced imaging such as ultrasound.
At EVCC, we understand that investing in our team is crucial to our ongoing success. That's why we prioritize professional development through initiatives like our Student Experiences program. Pre-veterinary, veterinary, and veterinary technician students can participate in summer apprenticeships, while upper-division students have opportunities to serve as on-campus ambassadors or apply for externship positions. Post-graduation, we provide mentorship options and comprehensive training programs to support our new team members as they transition into their roles. Our commitment to ongoing education extends throughout our team members' careers, with expanding opportunities for professional growth and leadership roles.
Explore available career opportunities with EVCC by visiting our careers page at https://evcc.com/jobs/. Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners in our communities.
Founded
2001
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Westville, Indiana
At Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), our mission is to expand and support communities lacking easily accessible emergency veterinary services.
Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, our hospitals cater to the pets of Northern Indiana, Southern Michigan, and Eastern Illinois. With existing locations in Highland, IN, Westville, IN, Mishawaka, IN, Holland, MI, and Kalamazoo, MI, we are dedicated to delivering top-tier emergency veterinary care to communities in need. Our focus lies on emergency medicine, offering a comprehensive range of services including urgent and emergency surgeries, on-site diagnostics, 24/7 hospitalization, and advanced imaging such as ultrasound.
At EVCC, we understand that investing in our team is crucial to our ongoing success. That's why we prioritize professional development through initiatives like our Student Experiences program. Pre-veterinary, veterinary, and veterinary technician students can participate in summer apprenticeships, while upper-division students have opportunities to serve as on-campus ambassadors or apply for externship positions. Post-graduation, we provide mentorship options and comprehensive training programs to support our new team members as they transition into their roles. Our commitment to ongoing education extends throughout our team members' careers, with expanding opportunities for professional growth and leadership roles.
Explore available career opportunities with EVCC by visiting our careers page at https://evcc.com/jobs/. Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners in our communities.
Founded
2001
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Westville, Indiana
