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Thrive Pet Healthcare

Veterinary Assistant - Experienced

Thrive Pet Healthcare, Mission Viejo, California, us, 92690

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Veterinary Assistant - Experienced

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Thrive Pet Healthcare

Mission Viejo, CA – Full-time overnight shift from 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM.

Pay Range $25.00/hr – $30.00/hr base plus differential pay.

+ $3/hr for all hours worked Friday 6 PM – Monday 8 AM.

+ $2/hr overnight differential for hours 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, 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.

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.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industry Hospitals and Health Care

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