Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician - Overnight (Part Time)

Emergency Veterinary Care Center•Kalamazoo, MI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) provides emergency-only veterinary care to dogs and cats in Southwest Michigan. The Kalamazoo location is open 24 hours from Thursday at 7 AM through Tuesday at 7 PM, including holidays during that period, and is expanding its hours. EVCC aims to provide compassionate, skilled care and values teamwork, open communication, technician contributions, and support for its staff. The Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician works on the front lines of emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from minor to complex. In collaboration with doctors and the care team, the technician provides triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and critical care nursing, while supporting pet parents during stressful situations. This role requires confidence, resilience, and compassion.

Requirements

Licensed Veterinary Technician with an associate’s degree and VTNE passed.
At least 2 years of veterinary experience; emergency-room experience is preferred but not required.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software and electronic medical records.
Excellent communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure and support colleagues.
Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, kneel, and work on the floor.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and support up to 80 pounds with assistance.
Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and personality types.

Nice To Haves

Emergency-room veterinary experience.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their people throughout tests and treatments.
Deliver nursing care and treatments from triage through discharge, including emotional support during critical situations.
Administer medications and provide monitoring, including IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions.
Communicate with teammates and help shape care plans and maintain the flow of care.
Perform diagnostics and imaging, collect samples, and place tubes.
Provide anesthesia, including for fragile patients.
Use advanced techniques and equipment, including jugular catheters, arterial lines, and ultrasound.
Identify subtle changes in patient status and advocate for appropriate care.