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Overnight RVTย โ Shift Leadย (Veterinary ER)
Animal Emergency of South Orange Countyย
(Previously Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County)
Animal Emergencyย ofย South Orange County is a fully equipped 24/7 emergency and urgent care hospital, open nights, weekends, and holidays to provide critical careย when itโsย needed most. We treat dogs, cats, and provide supportive care to exotics, andย weโreย proud to partner with local Animal Services toย assistย in the care of local wildlife in need of medical attention.ย
We are offering up toย a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for qualified RVT candidates โ apply today!ย
Overnight RVT Shift Lead (Veterinary ER)ย
Animal Emergency of South Orange Countyย
(Previously Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County)ย
Animal Emergencyย ofย South Orange County is a fully equipped 24/7 emergency and urgent care hospital, open nights, weekends, and holidays to provide critical careย when itโsย needed most. We treat dogs, cats, and provide supportive care to exotics, andย weโreย proud to partner with local Animal Services toย assistย in the care of local wildlife in need of medical attention.ย
We are offering up toย a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for qualified RVT candidates โ apply today!ย
As part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare network,ย weโreย backed by a national community that values continuous learning, medical excellence, and career growth.ย
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse,ย equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.ย
Overnight RVT Shift Lead (Veterinary ER)ย
3x12-hour shiftsย
Wednesday,ย Fridayย and Saturdayย
7:00pm โ 8:00amย
(2 โย 30 minuteย lunches)ย
We are seeking an experienced Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Shiftย Leadย to join our 24/7 emergency team.ย This role combines advanced ER technical skills with frontline shift leadership responsibilities.ย
The Overnight RVT Shift Lead serves as the primary key holder and support leader for the overnight team, helping guide hospital flow, support team communication, andย maintainย high standardsย of patient care during emergency operations. This role is ideal for an experienced RVT who thrives in a fast-paced environment,ย demonstratesย strong leadership qualities, and is passionate about mentoring others and improving hospital operations.ย
Leadership Responsibilitiesย
โข Serve as the primary overnight shift lead and key holder during assigned shiftsย
โข Help navigate hospital and treatment floor flow during high-volume and critical casesย
โข Support team coordination, communication, and task delegation throughout the shiftย
โข Assist with real-time prioritization of incoming emergencies and hospitalized patientsย
โข Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to technicians and assistants on shiftย
โข Escalate operational concerns appropriately and communicate updates to leadershipย
โข Promote a positive, accountable, and team-focused culture overnightย
โข Attend monthly Shift Lead meetings focused on hospital improvement, workflow development, communication initiatives, and team growthย
โข Support implementation of hospital protocols, training initiatives, and workflow improvementsย
Technical Responsibilitiesย
โข Support triage, patient flow, and treatment prioritizationย
โข Assist veterinarians in emergency procedures, diagnostics, surgery, and stabilizationย
โข Manage hospitalized patient care including IV fluids, medication administration, CRI setup, and monitoringย
โข Recognize abnormal patient trends and escalate appropriatelyย
โข Assist and monitor during procedures, surgery, and endoscopyย
โข Perform IV catheter placement, blood draws, diagnostic sampling, and in-house lab testingย
โข Obtain and monitor vitals including blood pressure and anesthesia monitoringย
โข Maintain accurate treatment sheets and medical recordsย
โข Maintain clean, organized treatment and hospital areasย
โข Maintain professionalism and composure during high-volume emergency situationsย
Required Skills & Qualificationsย
โข Active California RVT license requiredย ย
โขย Minimumย 2+ years veterinary experience (ER/Urgent Care strongly preferred)ย
โข Prior leadership, mentorship, or charge/lead experience preferredย
โข Must function at aย Darkย Blue Badge to Maroon Badge competency levelย (Testing provided), including:ย
Compensation & Differentialsย
Pay is based on experience and competency level:ย
$33โ$45/hourย
Compensation isย determinedย by badge placement testing, completed on-site during the second interview.ย
Differentials While on Shiftย
โข Overnight Differential: +$2/hrย (10pmโ8am)ย
โข Weekend Differential: +$3/hrย (Fri 6pmโMon 8am)ย
โข Differentials stackย
Up to $2,500 for qualified candidates.ย