Overnight Emergency Vet Tech - Growth & Advancement

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Pet care discounts

CE opportunities

Job summary

Animal Emergency of South Orange County (AESOC) in Mission Viejo, CA, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician for overnight emergency shifts. You will join a fast-paced team dedicated to high-quality emergency and critical care for dogs, cats, and other patients.

The role offers structured advancement and ongoing training within Thrive Pet Healthcare. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in veterinary care, CA CVT license, and strong patient care skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of veterinary experience required.
• Active Registered Veterinary Technician license in California.
• Emergency or specialty hospital experience preferred.
• Strong patient care and technical veterinary skills.
• Experience with patient monitoring, laboratory procedures, catheter placement, radiology, and treatment administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians in emergency and critical care.
• Perform treatments, diagnostics, patient monitoring, and nursing care per hospital protocols.
• Monitor hospitalized/ICU patients and communicate changes in condition.
• Assist with emergency triage and patient stabilization.
• Obtain patient histories and communicate with clients professionally.
• Maintain complete medical records.
• Safely restrain patients following Fear Free and safety practices.
• Prepare and maintain treatment, surgery, and diagnostic areas.
• Perform lab procedures and collect samples as directed.
• Administer medications per state regulations and protocols.
• Collaborate with doctors and teammates for patient care.
• Participate in competency-based training and professional development.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Patient monitoring

Communication

Teamwork

Veterinary nursing

Education

California CVT license

Job description

Animal Emergency of South Orange County (AESOC) in Mission Viejo, CA, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician for overnight emergency shifts. You will join a fast-paced team dedicated to high-quality emergency and critical care for dogs, cats, and other patients.

The role offers structured advancement and ongoing training within Thrive Pet Healthcare. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in veterinary care, CA CVT license, and strong patient care skills.