Veterinary Technician, Emergency | $26–$32/hour
Location: Irvine, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | Wednesday–Friday Overnights | 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM Start
Compensation: $26–$32/hour, based on experience, credentials, and technical skills
Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty is hiring an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our overnight Emergency & Critical Care team in Irvine, CA. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a Veterinary Technician or skilled Veterinary Assistant who enjoys hands-on emergency medicine, complex patient care, and working alongside experienced veterinary professionals in a collaborative specialty hospital.
Compensation
$26–$32/hour for Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs)
Compensation based on experience, credentials, and technical skill level
Full-Time Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved continuing education)
Continuing education support
RVT license reimbursement
Uniforms
Career development opportunities
Schedule
Full-Time: Wednesday–Friday
Overnight shifts beginning at approximately 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM
Work alongside our overnight Emergency & Critical Care team
Responsibilities
Triage and assess emergency patients, helping prioritize care based on patient 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.
Assist with diagnostic imaging and emergency treatment procedures.
Monitor hospitalized and critically ill patients, recognizing and communicating changes in patient status.
Support sedation, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, and patient recovery.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records, treatment documentation, and patient progress notes.
Communicate compassionately with pet owners and provide clear discharge and aftercare instructions.
Collaborate with emergency veterinarians, specialists, Veterinary Technicians, RVTs, and Veterinary Assistants to provide coordinated patient care.
Float between departments as needed to support patient care and hospital workflow.
Qualifications
Minimum 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.
Ability to manage multiple patients and prioritize care in a fast-paced emergency animal hospital.
Strong communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to remain calm and focused during high-volume and critical cases.
California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential preferred, but not required.
Experienced, non-credentialed Veterinary Assistants with strong emergency technical skills are encouraged to apply.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.
About the Hospital
Pacific Care Pet Emergency & Specialty is an emergency and specialty veterinary hospital located in Irvine, CA, providing advanced care across Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and other specialty services.
Our collaborative team includes experienced emergency veterinarians, specialists, Registered Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Assistants working together to support patients with complex medical needs.
As part of our overnight Emergency & Critical Care team, you'll gain exposure to high-acuity emergency cases, hospitalized patients, advanced diagnostics, and specialty medicine while continuing to strengthen your technical skills.
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