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Veterinary Assistant - Experienced
Job in
Mission Viejo, Orange County, California, 92690, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Veterinary Assistant - Experienced
Join Thrive Pet Healthcare as a Veterinary Assistant – Experienced in a full‑time overnight shift covering weekends and holidays in Mission Viejo, CA. Position is part of our impending 24/7 operations expansion.
Schedule:
11:30 PM – 8:00 AM, overnight shift.
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 with over 20 years of community service. We are excited to add a skilled, motivated Registered Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to our overnight team.
- 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, SpO₂, 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 communicate with DVMs
- Handle and restrain dogs, cats, and occasional exotics with safety and compassion
- Participate in after‑care and compassionate care services when needed
- 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.
- 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.
Senior level:
Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type:
Full‑time.
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