Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician – Growth & Training

Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Pet care discounts

Continuing education

Thrive Learning & Development

Clinical ladder advancement

Leadership support

Job summary

Animal Emergency of South Orange County (AESOC) is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our overnight emergency team in Mission Viejo, CA. You will support veterinarians and licensed technicians in high-acuity care, triage, monitoring, and critical patient management in a fast-paced hospital.

Requirements include at least 3 years of veterinary experience and an active California RVT license. Emergency or specialty hospital experience is preferred, with a focus on teamwork, communication, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years veterinary experience.
• Active California RVT license required.
• Emergency or specialty hospital experience preferred.
• Strong patient care and technical veterinary skills.
• Experience with patient monitoring, lab procedures, radiology, and treatments.
• RECOVER CPR certification a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced emergency setting.
• Commitment to teamwork and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support vets and licensed techs in high-quality emergency care.
• Perform treatments, diagnostics, monitoring, and nursing duties.
• Monitor ICU patients and communicate condition changes.
• Assist with triage and patient stabilization.
• Obtain histories and communicate with clients.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Safely restrain patients following Fear Free practices.
• Prepare and maintain treatment, surgery, and diagnostic areas.
• Perform labs, collect samples, and assist with diagnostics.
• Administer medications per state regulations and protocols.
• Collaborate with doctors and teammates for patient care.
• Participate in competency-based training and development.

Skills

Emergency care

Patient monitoring

Radiology

Laboratory procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Active California RVT license

Tools

RECOVER CPR

Job description

Animal Emergency of South Orange County (AESOC) is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our overnight emergency team in Mission Viejo, CA. You will support veterinarians and licensed technicians in high-acuity care, triage, monitoring, and critical patient management in a fast-paced hospital.

Requirements include at least 3 years of veterinary experience and an active California RVT license. Emergency or specialty hospital experience is preferred, with a focus on teamwork, communication, and