Veterinary Assistant - Emergency (Swing Shift) - Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County : Job Details

Description Position at Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County Now Hiring: ER Veterinary Assistant (Swing Shift) Location: Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County - Mission Viejo, CAHours: Full-Time Swing Shift Weekends & Holidays IncludedPay: $25-$27/hr + Stackable Shift Differentials Let's Cut to the Chase:Emergency medicine is fast paced, challenging, and incredibly rewarding, and we're looking for veterinary assistants who are ready to be part of that. Whether you're helping with intake, triage, or keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, your work will make a real difference on every shift. What You'll Be Doing: Assisting with ER triage and patient intake Handling restraint, vitals, IVC setup, and sample collection Helping with radiographs, prepping procedures, and tech support Restocking and keeping our ER floor running smooth Communicating like a pro-whether it's with your team or worried pet parents Updating patient records and charges in Vetspire ⚰ Helping with aftercare including cremation tags and respectful handling Veterinary Assistant Skills You'll Contribute: Triage, stabilize, and monitor critical patients Place IVCs, draw blood, push meds, and give injections like a boss Run in-house labs, assist with ultrasound, and monitor anesthesia Support emergency procedures and CPR Collaborate with DVMs and support team with top-tier nursing care Keep medical records and charges updated in Vetspire When You'll Work:Our swing shift is typically 4:30 pm-1:00 am, including weekends and holidays. Shift Differentials:

• +$3/hr for all hours worked Friday 6pm - Monday 8am
• +2/hr Overnight Pay Bump for any hours worked between 10pm - 8am

Who You Are: • You've got 2+ year of vet assistant experience (ER is a plus!)• You don't flinch in chaos-you thrive in it • You multitask like a wizard and know how to stay cool when it counts • You're hungry to grow your skills and help patients when they need it most