Veterinary Technician

Horton Animal Hospital - Discovery; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading emergency care hospital seeking part-time Veterinary Technicians for weekends. Roles available include both daytime and overnight shifts, ideal for those wanting flexibility. Responsibilities include direct patient care and collaboration with a dedicated team focused on high-quality animal care. Competitive pay scales based on experience, with additional shift differentials for overnight and weekend hours.

Benefits

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Set part-time weekend schedule

Access to Thrive-wide CE and benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• RVT or Level 2+ Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Prior ER, ICU, or specialty experience a plus.
• Comfortable in high volume, emotionally intense cases.

Responsibilities

• Patient triage and treatment support for ER cases.
• IV catheter placement, blood draws, lab work.
• Client communication and support with DVMs.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Education

RVT or experienced Veterinary Assistant

Job description

We're Hiring: 2 Part-Time Weekend Veterinary Technicians (Day + Overnight) at AUCSOC!

Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County is expanding our weekend team! We're looking for two part-time Veterinary Technicians who are passionate about emergency medicine, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a close-knit, supportive crew that treats each other like family.

Positions Available:

• Weekend Day Shift Tech - Saturdays & Sundays (e.g. 8a-4:30p, 4:30p to 1a)
• Weekend Overnight Tech - Saturdays & Sundays (11:30p to 8a)

Who We Are:
We are a Thrive Pet Healthcare emergency and urgent care hospital open overnight and 24/7 on weekends and holidays. We serve over 75 referring general practice clinics and assist Mission Viejo Animal Services with wildlife and strays. We focus on high-quality, compassionate care for our patients and gold-standard support for our team members.

Responsibilities Include:

• Patient triage and treatment support for hospitalized and incoming ER cases
• Technical skills: IV catheter placement, blood draws, radiographs, lab work, anesthetic monitoring, surgical prep
• Client communication and education alongside DVMs
• Supporting a clean, organized, and safety-compliant treatment area
• Collaborating across shifts and roles for continuity of care

Ideal Candidates:

• RVT or experienced Veterinary Assistant (Level 2+ preferred)
• Prior ER, ICU, or specialty experience a plus - but not required
• Comfortable with high volume, emotionally intense cases
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and critical thinking skills
• Strong teamwork mindset and a sense of humor are musts!

Why These Roles Rock:

• Set part-time weekend schedule - great for school, family, or FT weekday techs
• No weekday requirement unless you want to pick up extra shifts!
• Work with doctors and tech managers who love to teach and grow our team
• Access to Thrive-wide CE, benefits (if eligible), and development pathways
• You'll be part of a hospital that celebrates staff wins and provides mentorship to help you grow! ️

Compensation:

• VA Level 1 (Yellow Badge): $20-$23/hr
• VA Level 2 (Green Badge): $22-$25/hr
• Vet Tech Level 1 (Light Blue Badge): $24-$28/hr
• Vet Tech Level 2 (Navy/Maroon Badge): $28-$34+/hr

Shift Differentials (stackable!):

• +$2/hr Overnight Differential for any hours worked between 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
• +$3/hr Weekend Differential for any hours worked between Friday 6:00 p.m. - Monday 8:00 a.m.

You'll automatically earn both if your shift overlaps both windows!

Not sure which level you fall under? Don't worry - we'll evaluate that together!

Apply Now:
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Ready to jump into ER or looking to sharpen your skills in a part-time setting? Apply now and come see what makes AUCSOC different - and why we're proud to call each other teammates

Let us know if you're interested in daytime, overnight, or both - we'd love to meet you!