Emergency Veterinary Assistant - Swing Shift
At Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), we show up for pets and the people who love them on some of their hardest days. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to make a meaningful impact every shift — this could be your place.
About Us
Emergency Veterinary Care Centers was created by veterinarians, for veterinarians—and for the communities they serve. Founded by 36 local general practice veterinarians (many of whom are still actively involved today), EVCC was built to support the veterinary community by providing trusted emergency-only care when primary care veterinarians are closed. Currently, EVCC Saginaw is open from Friday at 7PM through Monday at 8:30AM 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.
Our Saginaw location is proud to provide compassionate emergency care for pets and the people who love them. Every shift, our team comes together to deliver lifesaving medicine while supporting one another through the fast pace and unpredictability of emergency veterinary care. What truly defines EVCC isn't just what we do—it's how we do it:
- 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
About the Role
As a swing shift Veterinary Assistant at our Mishawaka location, you’ll be a crucial part of our emergency team, providing high-quality, compassionate care during some of the busiest and most unpredictable hours in an emergency veterinary setting. Working typically in the afternoon through late evening, this position bridges the gap between daytime operations and overnight care. 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.
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 such as trash removal, laundry, and restocking
- Adhere to all safety and infection control protocols
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and hospital improvement initiatives
- Provide empathetic, positive experiences for clients and patients at all times
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a veterinary assistant or in animal care (kennel, shelter, pet boarding, etc.) preferred but not required
- Ability to safely and compassionately handle animals of all sizes and temperaments
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow instructions
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, emergency environment
- Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (depending on experience) including base and 401K match
- 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
- Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
- Continuing education (CE) allowance to support learning and growth
- Mentorship and real career growth opportunities
- Comfy scrubs and cool EVCC swag
If you’re looking for a hospital where your work is appreciated and impactful, your growth is supported, your team has your back, and every day brings meaningful work with pets and people, we’d love to meet you. Learn more at www.evcc.com.