Veterinary Technician-Relief
Description
Relief – Veterinary Assistant or RVT
Mission Viejo, CA
Who we are
Don’t let our name fool you—Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County is a fully equipped emergency hospital, open overnight, weekends, and holidays to provide critical care when it’s needed most. We see both dogs and cats, and we’re proud to partner with Mission Viejo Animal Services to assist in the care of local wildlife in need of medical attention.
Whether it’s 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, we’re 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 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.
Here at AUCSOC you’ll 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 function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
- Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
- Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and take histories.
- Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical 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