Description

Veterinary Assistant- Lead- Full Time

Overnight Shift | Weekend & Holidays | Mission Viejo, CA

Schedule: Thursday through Monday - 11:30 PM - 8:00 AM

*Potential for 12-hour shifts, coming soon!

Pay: $25 - 30/hr base + differentials

• +$3/hr for all hours worked Friday 6 PM - Monday 8 AM

• +$2/hr overnight differential for hours worked 10 PM - 8 AM

About Us

Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County (AUCSOC), a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is a thriving, fast-paced emergency hospital proudly serving our community with compassion and excellence for over 20 years. We are preparing to expand to 24/7 operations and are seeking a skilled, Veterinary Assistant- Lead to join our overnight team.

Our overnight Assistants play a vital role in patient stabilization, critical care, and treatment support while maintaining a calm and efficient hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, jugular)

• Administer IV, SQ, and IM medications; prepare and maintain CRIs

• Set up and monitor oxygen delivery systems (rebreather, non-rebreather, oxygen cages)

• Obtain radiographs; assist with ultrasounds and diagnostic imaging

• Conduct in-house laboratory testing (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, fecal analysis)

• Provide advanced patient monitoring (ECG, BP, SpO₂, temperature)

• Support and perform emergency procedures including CPR

• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment sheets, and communication with DVMs

• Handle and restrain dogs, cats, and occasional exotics with safety and compassion

• Participate in aftercare and compassionate care services when needed

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant + 1 year of ER experience

• Required: 1 year of experience in Veterinary Emergency, Urgent Care, or Critical Care. *

• Strong technical competency and comfort with emergency triage

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume environment

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Supportive, experienced overnight team
Differential pay for weekends and overnights
Diverse emergency caseload for continual skill growth
Opportunities for leadership and professional development
Collaborative culture and management that values your input

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU

• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills

• Programs designed to set new goals and grow your skillset

• Scholarship opportunities and CE Allowance

Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Join us as we prepare to launch 24/7 operations and grow into our next chapter.

Benefits - Our Care in Action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account

• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations

• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets

• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period

• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!