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Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency, Overnight

Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County
Mission Viejo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026 CLOSED ON 4/21/2026

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Description

Overnight RVT (Veterinary ER)

We are offering an up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for qualified RVT Candidates! Apply today!

Who We Are

Animal EmergencyofSouth Orange County(Previously Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County) is a fully equipped24/7 emergency and urgent care hospital, open nights, weekends, and holidays to provide critical carewhenit’sneeded most. We treatdogs, cats, and provide supportive care to exotics, andwe’reproud to partner with local Animal Services toassistin the care oflocal wildlifein need of medical attention.

As part of theThrive Pet Healthcarenetwork,we’rebacked by a national community that values continuous learning, medical excellence, and career growth.

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

Shifts Needed*:

3x12 hour shifts

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Position Summary

We are seeking an experiencedOvernight Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)to join our 24/7 emergency team. This role requires strong ER competency, the ability to manage critical patients confidently, and a team-first mindset.

This position is ideal for an RVT who is looking to grow into a leadership role and is motivated to support team development, hospital flow, andhigh standardsof patientcareespecially during overnight shifts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support triage, patient flow, and treatment prioritization
  • Assistveterinarians in emergency procedures, diagnostics, surgery, and stabilization
  • Manage hospitalized patient care including IV fluids, medication administration, CRI setup, and monitoring
  • Recognize abnormal patient trends and escalate appropriately
  • Assistandmonitorduring procedures, surgery, and endoscopy
  • Perform IV catheter placement, blood draws, diagnostic sampling, and in-house lab testing
  • Obtain andmonitorvitals including blood pressure and anesthesia monitoring
  • Maintainaccuratetreatment sheets and medical records
  • Maintain clean, organized treatment and hospital areas
  • Support and mentor team members as needed
  • Maintain professionalism and composure during high-volume emergency situations

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Active California RVT licenserequired (or soon to be active.)
  • Minimum 2 years veterinary experience(ER/Urgent Care strongly preferred)
  • Must function at a LightBlue Badge to Maroon Badge level, including:
    • Strong triage awareness and emergency workflow understanding
    • Advanced IV catheter placement and fluid therapy management
    • Accurate medical math and drug calculations
    • Monitoring critical patients andidentifyingsubtle changes
    • Running in-house diagnostics and supporting radiographs
    • Advanced restraint and strong technical confidence
  • RECOVER CPR knowledge preferred (certification a plus)
  • Strong communicationskills, professionalism, and team-first mindset
  • Candidates with leadership goals and interest in mentorship and advancement are strongly encouraged to apply

Compensation & Differentials

Pay is based on experience and competencylevel.$25–$45 /hour

Compensation isdeterminedby badge placement testing, which is completed on-site during the second interview.

Differentials while on shift:

  • Overnight Differential: $2/hr(10pm–8am)
  • Weekend Differential: $3/hr(Fri 6pm–Mon 8am)
  • Differentials stack

Sign-on bonus: Up to $2,500 for qualified candidates.

Schedule

This is an overnight position, and we are transitioning to a 3x12-hour shift schedule to support improved work-life balance and consistent staffing coverage.

Salary : $25 - $45

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