Veterinary Technician, ER

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Emergency
Experienced

Emergency Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant – Overnight

Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities Available
Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty | Irvine, CA
Schedule: Overnight shifts beginning at 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM | Days flexible/open

Compensation

  • Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT): Up to $34.00/hour
  • Experienced/Seasoned Veterinary Assistant: Up to $30.00/hour
  • Compensation based on experience, credentials, and technical skill level

Build your emergency veterinary career with Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty. We are seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians, Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), and skilled Veterinary Assistants to join our overnight Emergency & Critical Care team.

Whether you're looking for a full-time ER position or a flexible part-time opportunity, this role is ideal for someone with strong technical skills who thrives in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital.

Why Join Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty

At Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty, care, collaboration, and comprehensive expertise drive everything we do. Our specialty and emergency veterinary hospital provides advanced care across Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and other specialty services.

You'll work alongside experienced emergency veterinarians, specialists, RVTs, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Assistants while gaining exposure to complex emergency, critical care, and hospitalized cases.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

  • Triage and assess incoming emergency patients and help prioritize care based on acuity.
  • Provide hands-on emergency and critical care, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, medication administration, wound care, and CPR support.
  • Obtain and process bloodwork, urinalysis, and other diagnostic samples and assist with diagnostic imaging.
  • Monitor hospitalized and critical patients and quickly recognize and communicate changes in patient status.
  • Assist with sedation, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, and patient recovery.
  • Maintain accurate electronic medical records and document treatments and patient progress.
  • Communicate compassionately with pet owners and provide clear discharge and aftercare instructions.
  • Float between departments as needed and support efficient patient flow throughout the hospital.

What You Bring

  • 2+ years of hands-on veterinary clinical experience; Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, Specialty, or Urgent Care experience required.
  • Strong venipuncture, blood draw, and IV catheter placement skills.
  • Experience with veterinary anesthesia, sedation, patient monitoring, and recovery.
  • Comfortable managing multiple patients and priorities in a fast-paced ER environment.
  • Strong communication, critical-thinking, organization, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and focused during high-volume and critical cases.
  • California RVT credential preferred for Veterinary Technician candidates.
  • Experienced, non-credentialed Veterinary Assistants with a strong emergency technical skill set are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

  • Overnight shifts beginning at approximately 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM
  • Flexible/open days of the week
  • Part-time schedules may range from approximately 12–24 hours per week
  • Full-time schedules available

Perks & Benefits

Full time team members will receive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), VetBloom RACE-approved continuing education, CE support, RVT license reimbursement, uniforms, and career development opportunities. Benefits vary based on employment status and eligibility.

Location Highlight

Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty is located in Irvine in the heart of Orange County and is accessible to veterinary professionals commuting from Tustin, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Huntington Beach, Orange, Anaheim, and surrounding communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of specialty and emergency hospitals, our teams combine advanced medicine, innovative technology, and collaboration to deliver exceptional care while creating opportunities for veterinary professionals to learn, develop, and advance their careers.

Join Us

If you're an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Vet Tech, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Veterinary Assistant, Emergency Veterinary Assistant, or ICU Veterinary Technician looking for an overnight opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty and put your emergency, critical care, anesthesia, venipuncture, and advanced patient-care skills to work with an experienced specialty and emergency veterinary team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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