Veterinary Assistant - Emergency (Swing Shift)
Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County
Date: 17 hours ago
City: Mission Viejo, CA
Salary:
$25
-
$27
per hour
Contract type: Full time

Description
Now Hiring: ER Veterinary Assistant (Swing Shift)
Location:Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County – Mission Viejo, CA
Hours:Full-Time | Swing Shift | Weekends & Holidays Included
Pay:$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
When You’ll Work
Our swing shift is typically 4:30 pm–1:00 am, including weekends and holidays.
Shift Differentials
✔ You’ve got 2+ year of vet assistant experience (ER is a plus!)
✔ You don’t flinch in chaos—youthrivein 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
Now Hiring: ER Veterinary Assistant (Swing Shift)
Location:Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County – Mission Viejo, CA
Hours:Full-Time | Swing Shift | Weekends & Holidays Included
Pay:$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
When You’ll Work
Our swing shift is typically 4:30 pm–1:00 am, including weekends and holidays.
Shift Differentials
- +$3/hrfor all hours worked Friday 6pm – Monday 8am
- +2/hr Overnight Pay Bumpfor any hours worked between 10pm – 8am
✔ You’ve got 2+ year of vet assistant experience (ER is a plus!)
✔ You don’t flinch in chaos—youthrivein 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
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