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Emergency Veterinary Care Center

Relief Veterinary Technician / Assistant

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What they do

A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$33,576 / year median in Indiana

+27% projected growth

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Relief Veterinary Technician / Assistant (Emergency & Critical Care) Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) | Westville, Indiana Looking for a side quest that actually matters? If you're the kind of veterinary technician who thrives when every shift is different, loves solving problems under pressure, and wants to make a real impact for pets and their people, we'd love to meet you. Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is looking for a Relief Veterinary Technician / Assistant to join our emergency team in Westville, Indiana. Whether you're picking up extra shifts or looking for flexibility without sacrificing great medicine, you'll be part of a team that genuinely has each other's backs. Our patients don't schedule emergencies—and neither do we. That's why we're looking for technicians who stay calm, think critically, and jump in when it counts. What You'll Do Every shift brings something new. As a Relief Veterinary Technician / Assistant, you'll: Assist veterinarians with emergency and critical care cases Perform patient triage and ongoing patient assessments Collect blood, urine, and other diagnostic samples Place and maintain IV catheters Administer medications and IV fluids accurately Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency procedures Perform venipuncture and laboratory testing Obtain diagnostic radiographs Monitor hospitalized and ICU patients Calculate medication dosages and fluid rates Accurately document treatments and patient care Educate and communicate with pet owners during stressful situations Prepare and maintain treatment areas and equipment Support CPR efforts and other emergency life-saving procedures Work collaboratively with doctors and teammates to provide exceptional patient care What We're Looking For You might be a great fit if you:
MUST HAVE
experience as a Veterinary Technician / Assistant at least 1 year in the field - (emergency experience is a bonus!) - Stay cool under pressure and can adapt quickly Love learning and growing your skills Are a supportive teammate who enjoys collaboration Care deeply about patient care and client experience Are comfortable working day shifts, overnights, weekends, or holiday shifts as needed Are comfortable with anesthesia, drawing blood and working on unique cases Why EVCC? At EVCC, we believe work should be challenging, rewarding, and actually enjoyable. You'll find: Competitive compensation (depending on experience) including base and 401K match Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people A BIG focus on learning and growing, we stipend continuing education (CE) so we are always delivering state of the art medicine to our patients Mentorship and real career growth opportunities And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs and cool EVCC swag Benefits Eligible team members enjoy: Competitive hourly wages Continuing Education (CE) Allowance Pet Care Discounts 401(k) with Employer Match Flexible schedule Why You'll Love It Here We work hard. We laugh a lot. We celebrate wins together. We support each other through the tough cases. Every patient matters, every teammate matters, and every shift is an opportunity to make a difference. If you're looking for more than "just another clinic," this is your sign. Ready to join the team? Learn more about EVCC at evcc.com , submit your application, or reach out to our clinical staff recruiter at ashley@evcc.com. Emergency medicine is unpredictable. Your career doesn't have to be.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Bonuses/Stipends