Veterinary Assistant - Experienced Job at Thrive Pet Healthcare, Mission Viejo, CA

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  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
  • Mission Viejo, CA

Job Description

Description


Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) OR Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Full Time

Overnight Shift | Weekend & Holidays | Mission Viejo, CA

Schedule: 11:30 PM - 8:00 AM
Pay: $25 - 30/hr base + differentials
  • +$3/hr for all hours worked Friday 6 PM - Monday 8 AM
  • +$2/hr overnight differential for hours worked 10 PM - 8 AM
About Us

Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County (AUCSOC) is a thriving, fast-paced emergency hospital proudly serving our community with compassion and excellence for over 20 years. We are preparing to expand to 24/7 operations and are seeking a skilled, motivated Registered Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our overnight team.

Our overnight RVTs play a vital role in patient stabilization, critical care, and treatment support while maintaining a calm and efficient hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, jugular)
  • Administer IV, SQ, and IM medications; prepare and maintain CRIs
  • Set up and monitor oxygen delivery systems (rebreather, non-rebreather, oxygen cages)
  • Obtain radiographs; assist with ultrasounds and diagnostic imaging
  • Conduct in-house laboratory testing (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, fecal analysis)
  • Provide advanced patient monitoring (ECG, BP, SpO&sub2;, temperature)
  • Assist in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and surgical prep
  • Support and perform emergency procedures including CPR, gastric lavage, and cystocentesis
  • Maintain accurate medical records, treatment sheets, and communication with DVMs
  • Handle and restrain dogs, cats, and occasional exotics with safety and compassion
  • Participate in aftercare and compassionate care services when needed
Qualifications
  • Active California RVT license preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in emergency, urgent care, or critical care preferred
  • Strong technical competency and comfort with emergency triage
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume environment
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Why You'll Love Working Here

Supportive, experienced overnight team
Differential pay for weekends and overnights
Diverse emergency caseload for continual skill growth
Opportunities for leadership and professional development
Collaborative culture and management that values your input

Join us as we prepare to launch 24/7 operations and grow into our next chapter.

Job Tags

Full time, Night shift, Weekend work,

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