Veterinary Technician Assistant - Overnight

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Long Beach is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support our emergency team. In this fast-paced role, you'll be a critical liaison between clinicians, clients, and patients, handling high-stress situations with empathy and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of emergency experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive compensation of $25 - $28/hr based on experience. Join us in creating a diverse and inclusive environment!

Qualifications

• 2 years of emergency experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology.
• Ability to communicate calmly, clearly, and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between emergency clinicians, specialty teams, clients, and patients.
• Support ER doctors during triage by gathering patient histories.
• Assist veterinarians with emergency examinations and procedures.

Skills

Emergency experience

Veterinary medicine knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to handle stress

Job description

Description

Long Beach Animal Emergency is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our growing team!

$2,500 Sign on bonus available!

Long Beach Animal Emergency is a modern and fast paced veterinary emergency center with the best talent in the SoCal Area. Our community trusts our staff to be the best, to help and handle their tough situations with their family pets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a critical liaison between emergency clinicians, specialty teams, clients, and patients in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment
• Support ER doctors during triage by gathering patient histories, initiating medical records, and prioritizing care based on presenting complaints
• Coordinate hospitalized patient care, including treatment schedules, diagnostics, and communication across shifts
• Organize, track, and prepare patient diagnostics for emergency cases, including STAT lab work, imaging, and outside laboratory submissions
• Assist veterinarians with emergency examinations, procedures, and life‑saving interventions
• Safely restrain fractious, painful, or critical patients using low‑stress handling techniques appropriate for emergency settings practicing Fear Free techniques
• Assist with emergency diagnostic imaging, including rapid patient positioning for radiographs while maintaining radiation safety protocols
• Collect and prepare biological samples (blood, urine, feces) in urgent and critical situations as directed
• Operate and maintain in‑house laboratory equipment for STAT testing (CBC, chemistry, blood gas, lactate, PCV/TS, urinalysis, etc.)
• Monitor hospitalized ER and ICU patients for changes in condition; record and report vital signs, mentation, pain levels, and abnormalities immediately
• Assist with placement and maintenance of catheters, fluid therapy set‑up, and patient monitoring equipment under supervision
• Prepare, administer, and document treatments as directed by the veterinarian (oral, SQ, topical, oxygen therapy, bandage changes, wound care)
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for emergency and after‑hours procedures as permitted by hospital policy and state regulations
• Maintain accurate and timely treatment sheets and ensure completion of critical treatments on schedule
• Communicate with clients during emotionally charged situations with empathy, clarity, and professionalism
• Maintain readiness of ER treatment areas, crash carts, oxygen supplies, and emergency equipment
• Adhere to emergency hospital protocols, infection control standards, and OSHA safety requirements
• Provide compassionate patient care while managing high stress, unpredictable caseloads, and frequent workflow changes

Experience & Skills Requirements

• 2 years of emergency experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
• Ability to communicate calmly, clearly, and effectively with both staff and clients
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Excellent customer service skills and a desire to provide outstanding service to clients
• Ability to handle high stress situations
• Ability to work overnights/ weekends and holidays

Compensation

$25 - $28/hr, based upon experience/skills

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.