Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Overnight)

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Overnight) role is an onsite, part-time position in Kalamazoo, MI. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as competitive and dependent on experience. The role supports EVCC Kalamazoo’s emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats when their primary veterinarian is closed. The assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and hospital readiness, while helping pets and clients through stressful emergency visits. Duties include patient handling, cleaning and stocking clinical areas, monitoring comfort and reporting changes, and providing compassionate client and patient interactions. Evening, weekend, holiday, and overnight availability is required.

What you'll do

• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with patient handling and restraint
• clean and sanitize exam rooms, treatment areas, and kennels
• maintain equipment and laundry
• feed, walk, and provide general care for hospitalized patients
• monitor comfort and report changes
• restock supplies
• follow safety and infection control protocols
• participate in meetings and training
• provide empathetic experiences for clients and patients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinary assistant

overnight

part-time

kalamazoo mi

emergency veterinary care

animal care

patient handling

dogs and cats

evenings

weekends and holidays

continuing education

mentorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match, health and wellness benefits starting on day one, flexible schedules, paid time off, continuing education allowance, mentorship, career growth opportunities, scrubs, and EVCC merchandise.

Why this role

Previous veterinary assistant or animal care experience is preferred but not required; the posting offers a continuing education allowance and mentorship.

About the employer

Emergency Veterinary Care Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.