Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Day Shift

Emergency Veterinary Care Center•Holland, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Assistant for its Holland location. The assistant supports veterinary technicians and veterinarians with patient care, helps maintain a clean and well-stocked hospital, and contributes to smooth patient flow by managing stable emergency cases, facilitating discharges, and helping clients receive prompt medical attention. The role includes direct interaction with pets and clients, with an emphasis on creating positive experiences during stressful situations. EVCC describes its environment as supportive, collaborative, and focused on compassionate care, open communication, team support, and professional growth. The role involves working in a fast-paced emergency veterinary setting and requires confidence, resilience, and empathy. The schedule is identified as day shift, while availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts is also requested. EVCC offers competitive compensation, a 401(k) match, health and wellness benefits beginning on day one, flexible schedules, paid time off, an employee referral program, a continuing education allowance, mentorship, career growth opportunities, scrubs, and company merchandise.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to safely and compassionately handle animals of all sizes and temperaments.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Dependability, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions.
Comfort working in a fast-paced emergency environment.
Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 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 work; this experience is 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 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.
Help manage stable emergency cases, facilitate discharges, and improve patient flow.