Veterinary Technician-Relief
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Job Location:
Mission Viejo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County
Relief Veterinary Assistant or RVT
Mission Viejo CA
Who weare
Dont let our name fool youAnimal Urgent Care of South Orange County is a fully equipped emergency hospital open overnight weekends and holidays to provide critical care when its needed most. We see both dogs and cats and were proud to partner with Mission Viejo Animal Services to assist in the care of local wildlife in need of medical attention.
Whether its a walk-in emergency or an urgent care need our team is committed to collaborative progressive medicine in a fast-paced and supportive environment. As part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare network were backed by a national community that values continuous learning medical excellence and career development.
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 diverseequitable and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
Here at AUCSOC youll have the opportunity to grow your skills contribute to meaningful patient outcomes and work alongside a team that believes in support communication and showing up for one another every shift.
Role Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care advocate for pets and educate clients.
- With each hospital functionassistveterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity andmaintainpositive patient flow.
- Assistwith surgeries and proceduresin accordance withyour states Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and take histories.
- Assistinmaintainingrelevant comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients andmaintainmedical charts.
- Use safe restraining techniques follow standard protocols and sustain clean sterile organized treatment areas exam rooms and labs.
- Be willing to guide mentor and support fellow team members.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
- At least 2-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician
- Emergency Experience a plus.
- CPR Experience (RECOVER Certified) is a plus.
- Superior customer service
- Self-motivated
- Team player
Compensation:Compensation base pay for relief starts at our Green Badge level of $25/per hour and can be increased through skill testing.
All levels green badge and up qualify for differential options:
Overnight: Any time clocked between 10p to 8am is an additional $2 per hour.
Weekend: Any time clocked between Fri at 6pm to Monday at 8am is an additional $3.
Differentials do stack.
Our Hours of Operations:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday: 6pm to 8am (overnight)
Shift Times: 6pm to 12a and 11:30p to 8a
Friday Open 6pm through Monday at 8am (24 hours)
Shift Times: 8a to 4:30p 4:30p to 1a 11:30p to 8a
24/Hours on all Major Holidays.
Shift Times: 8a to 4:30p 4:30p to 1a 11:30p to 8a
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
Thrive Pet Healthcare is a nationwide network of veterinary clinics, including emergency vets, urgent care vets, primary care vets, and specialty vets.
