Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Overnight): Part-Time

Emergency Veterinary Care Center•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is hiring a part-time overnight Veterinary Assistant to support its emergency veterinary team. The posting describes the role as being at the Mishawaka location. The assistant supports veterinary technicians and veterinarians with patient care, helps keep the hospital clean and stocked, and helps ensure shifts run smoothly. The role includes direct interaction with pets and clients, with an emphasis on creating positive experiences during stressful situations. It calls for confidence, resilience, and compassion in a fast-paced, unpredictable emergency-medicine environment. EVCC provides emergency-only veterinary care for dogs and cats when their primary veterinarian is closed. The posting says the Kalamazoo location is currently open 24 hours from Thursday at 7 AM through Tuesday at 7 PM, including holidays in that timeframe, and that its hours are expanding in November. The company aims to expand to 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Comfort with 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a veterinary assistant or in animal care, such as kennel, shelter, or pet boarding experience; preferred but not required.

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 the 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, including trash removal, laundry, and restocking.
Follow safety and infection-control protocols.
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and hospital improvement initiatives.
Provide empathetic, positive experiences for clients and patients.