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

  • +$3/hrfor all hours worked Friday 6pm – Monday 8am
  • +2/hr Overnight Pay Bumpfor 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—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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