PRN Veterinary Technician​/Assistant lll - Surgery

PRN Veterinary Technician / Assistant III – Surgery

Pet Vet Care Centers’ Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group Orange County seeks a PRN Veterinary Technician / Assistant III – Surgery to join a team committed to exceptional animal and client care.

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing high‑quality veterinary care and outstanding service to patients and clients.

• Assist in patient examinations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.
• Provide nursing care, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
• Maintain accurate medical records and surgical documentation.
• Support anesthesia and controlled‑substance administration under veterinary supervision.
• Assist in equipment sterilization, inventory management, and operating area cleaning.
• Communicate patient status to owners and veterinarians.

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations, reviewing care plans, and performing laboratory and imaging studies.
• Provide patient care by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications and vaccines, and bandaging wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling supplies, restraining patients, and assisting the veterinarian.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, and specialized equipment for safe patient management.
• Verify and administer medications, including controlled‑drug documentation.
• Ensure patients receive food and water, maintain clean rooms, and observe clinical signs of disease.
• Administer medications and prescriptions, logging all controlled‑substance use.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and humane environment by sterilizing instruments, sanitizing areas, storing sterile supplies, and following legal regulations.
• Document patient conditions, reactions, and changes accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Manage inventory, place orders, verify receipts, and maintain supply chain.
• Engage in continuing education and professional journal review.
• Release pets to owners, ensuring each animal is clean and fully groomed.
• Follow written and oral directions and perform any other duties as assigned by the manager or practice.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant surgical experience.
• VACSP required to administer controlled substances and surgical anesthesia.

• Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, LVMT).
• Demonstrated compassion, rapport building, and emotional support.
• Team orientation and cooperative problem solving.
• Dependability and initiative.
• Flexible, multi‑tasking, and adaptive to change.
• Effective communication and customer service orientation.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and systematic document management.
• Adherence to standard procedures and rules.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member pet discounts
• Emotional well‑being support—Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle—relief fund for personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

$26.84 — $38.59 USD

Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.