Veterinary Assistant - Emergency Overnight

VCA Animal Hospitals; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists in Tustin, CA seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Team. This full-time role features 4x10-hour overnight shifts with a competitive hourly rate of $20–$25.

Responsibilities include maintaining medical records, assisting in procedures, preparing medications, and communicating with clients. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, compassionate hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine or a veterinary clinic setting.
• Comfort with overnight shifts and fast-paced emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining medical records for hospitalized and treated patients.
• Preparing for and assisting in procedures and treatments.
• Preparing medications and prescriptions for veterinary use.
• Communicating with clients in person and by phone.
• Performing laboratory work and basic diagnostic imaging support.
• Assisting in various hospital areas as needed.
• Providing compassionate care and a reassuring presence for pet owners.

Job description

At VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency Team.

Salary : $ 20 - $ 25 / hour

Schedule : Full-Time, 4x10-hour shifts , Overnight Shift

Location : 3021 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

We may be part of a big company, but we are a close-knit work family. If you think that evenings or overnights are for you and you have experience in Veterinary Medicine, then connect with us for more information!

We believe in high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care, and making that happen through dedication and learning. The position is for 4 days, 10 Hour shifts. This will include at least one weekend day (unless you are a glittery unicorn that really, really wants to work Saturdays AND Sundays, which we would be happy to accommodate). Duties will include:

• Maintaining medical records.
• Preparing for and performing procedures and treatments.
• Preparing medications and prescriptions.
• Communicating in person and on the phone with clients.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Assisting in procedures.
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for hospitalized pets.
• Assisting in other areas of the hospital, as needed.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience and other relevant credentials.