Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency, Overnight

Overnight RVT (Veterinary ER) Who we are

Animal Emergency of South Orange County (Previously Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County) is a fully equipped 24/7 emergency and urgent care hospital
, open nights, weekends, and holidays to provide critical care when it’s needed most. We treat dogs, cats, and provide supportive care to exotics
, and we’re proud to partner with local Animal Services to assist in the care of local wildlife in need of medical attention.

As part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare network, we’re backed by a national community that values continuous learning, medical excellence, and career growth.

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.

We are seeking an experienced Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our 24/7 emergency team. This role requires strong ER competency, the ability to manage critical patients confidently, and a team-first mindset.

This position is ideal for an RVT who is looking to grow into a leadership role and is motivated to support team development, hospital flow, and high standards of patient care especially during overnight shifts.

• Support triage, patient flow, and treatment prioritization
• Assist veterinarians in emergency procedures, diagnostics, surgery, and stabilization
• Manage hospitalized patient care including IV fluids, medication administration, CRI setup, and monitoring
• Recognize abnormal patient trends and elevate appropriately
• Assist and monitor during procedures, surgery, and endoscopy
• Perform IV catheter placement, blood draws, diagnostic sampling, and in-house lab testing
• Obtain and monitor vitals including blood pressure and anesthesia monitoring
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets and medical records
• Maintain clean, organized treatment and hospital areas
• Support and mentor team members as needed
• Maintain professionalism and composure during high-volume emergency situations

• Active California RVT license required (or soon to be active.)
• Minimum 2+ years veterinary experience (ER/Urgent Care strongly preferred)
• Must function at a Light Blue Badge to Maroon Badge level, including:
• Strong triage awareness and emergency workflow understanding
• Advanced IV catheter placement and fluid therapy management
• Accurate medical math and drug calculations
• Monitoring critical patients and identifying subtle changes
• Running in-house diagnostics and supporting radiographs
• Advanced restraint and strong technical confidence
• RECOVER CPR knowledge preferred (certification a plus)
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and team-first mindset
• Candidates with leadership goals and interest in mentorship and advancement are strongly encouraged to apply

Pay is based on experience and competency level. $25-$36/hour

Compensation is determined by badge placement testing, which is completed on-site during the second interview.

• Overnight Differential: +$2/hr (10pm-8am)
• Weekend Differential: +$3/hr (Fri 6pm-Mon 8am)
• Differentials stack

Sign-on bonus: Up to $2,500 for qualified candidates.

This is an overnight position, and we are transitioning to a 3x12-hour shift schedule to support improved work-life balance and consistent staffing coverage.

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