Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Assistant (Relief)

Emergency Veterinary Care Center • Westville, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician or veterinary assistant for relief work supporting its emergency and critical care team in Westville, Indiana. This role is intended for veterinary professionals with a strong clinical foundation, sound judgment, and confidence handling complex cases in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work efficiently alongside veterinarians and provide high-quality patient care with minimal direction. Emergency or critical care experience is preferred but not required.

The relief technician or assistant supports the medical team and cares for patients with a wide range of needs. The role involves patient triage and assessment, assisting with surgery and emergency interventions, monitoring anesthetized and hospitalized patients, performing technical procedures and diagnostic work, supporting life-saving procedures, documenting care, and communicating with clients and colleagues. Relief shifts may include days, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

EVCC describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, with a focus on clinical excellence, teamwork, patient safety, and compassionate care. The position offers flexible relief scheduling, continuing education support, opportunities to develop clinical skills, and other listed benefits.

Requirements

• At least one year of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
• Confidence assisting with surgical procedures and monitoring anesthesia.
• Strong triage and patient assessment skills, including recognizing changes in patient status and prioritizing care appropriately.
• Experience handling challenging cases and performing technical procedures independently within the scope of training and role.
• Ability to remain calm, think critically, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with doctors and support staff.
• Commitment to patient safety, high medical standards, and compassionate client care.
• Flexibility to work relief shifts as needed, which may include days, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Substantial hands-on clinical skills.
• Emergency or critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient triage, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly communicate concerns.
• Assist veterinarians with surgical procedures, anesthesia, and emergency interventions.
• Monitor anesthetized, hospitalized, and critical-care patients.
• Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications and fluid therapy.
• Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples, including blood and urine.
• Conduct in-house laboratory testing and obtain diagnostic radiographs.
• Accurately calculate medication dosages and fluid rates.
• Recognize urgent and emergent patient needs and respond appropriately.
• Support CPR and other life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Maintain accurate medical records and document treatments.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients during stressful situations.
• Maintain treatment areas, equipment, and supplies to support efficient patient care.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and fellow team members to deliver high-quality medicine.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level.
• Flexible relief scheduling.
• Continuing education support.
• Collaborative clinical team.
• Opportunities to develop skills and expand clinical knowledge.
• 401(k) with employer match, subject to eligibility.
• Pet care discounts and additional team perks.
• Employee referral incentives.
• EVCC apparel and swag.

What This Job Offers

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