Emergency Veterinary Care Center

Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Day Shift

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

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About the role

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is proud to bring trusted emergency-only vet care to Southwest Michigan with the opening of EVCC Kalamazoo-our fifth location and the second in the state of Michigan.
Currently, EVCC Kalamazoo is open 24 hours from Thursdays at 7 AM through Tuesdays at 7 PM, including all holidays that occur during this timeframe.
Our #1 goal is to expand these hours to provide quality care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring your pet always has access to lifesaving treatment- weekend or not.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of hospital equipment, instruments, and laundry
Perform basic administrative tasks such as trash removal, laundry, and restocking

Requirements

Ability to safely and compassionately handle animals of all sizes and temperaments
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods

Nice to have

Have 2+ years of veterinary experience (ER preferred but not required)

Skills

Lead with compassion
Respect and elevate our technicians
Support each other without ego
Communicate openly and professionally
Recognize that emergency medicine is demanding - and take care of our team because of it

Compensation

Competitive compensation (depending on experience) including base and 401K match

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one
Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
Paid Time Off (PTO) because we truly believe in TREAT YOUR SELF mentality
A BIG focus on learning and growing, we offer a continuing education (CE) allowance, so we are always delivering state of the art medicine to our patients
Monitor patient comfort and report changes in condition to the medical team

Company info

EVCC was created by veterinarians, for veterinarians - and for the communities they serve. Founded by 36 local general practice veterinarians (many still actively involved today), we were built to support the veterinary community, not compete with it.
Our Mishawaka hospital is our fourth location, and we are proud to bring trusted, emergency-only care to the region.
But what truly defines EVCC isn't just what we do - it's how we do it.
EVCC was created by veterinarians, for veterinarians - and for the communities they serve.
Founded by 36 local general practice veterinarians (many still actively involved today), we were built to support the veterinary community, not compete with it.
What Life Is Like at EVCC
We genuinely care about whoever walks through our doors - whether it's a critical patient, an anxious pet parent, or a teammate who needs support during a tough shift.
Emergency medicine is intense.
It's emotional.
It's unpredictable.
But it's also deeply meaningful.
You won't be "just an assistant" here.
Your assessment skills, instincts, and voice matter.
Our doctors value collaboration.
Our leadership team listens.
Growth is encouraged, not gatekept.
Your Role as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant (Day)
As a Veterinary Assistant at our Mishawaka location, you'll be a crucial part of our emergency team.
You'll support veterinary technicians and veterinarians by assisting with patient care, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and ensuring the hospital is stocked and ready for every emergency.
You'll interact with pets and clients directly, creating positive experiences even during stressful situations, and help ensure every shift runs smoothly.

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