Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County

23/07/2025

🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟
We’re officially going 24/7 in 2026! 🕛🐾 That’s right — emergency care, whenever you need it.

Want to learn more about what this means for you and your pets?
👋 Ask any of our team members the next time you’re in — we’re excited to share!

23/07/2025

😼 The cat’s out of the bag…
We’re going 24/7 in 2026! 🕐🌙☀️
And that means we’re building the ultimate ER dream team. 💪🐾

Whether you're a 🩺 Veterinary Assistant who lives for the adrenaline of emergency medicine,
or an 🎓 RVT ready to flex your license and save lives…

📢 We want YOU on our team!

🚨 Apply now:
🔗 Vet Assistant → http://app.jobvite.com/m?3hjyonwo
🔗 RVT → http://app.jobvite.com/m?3ijyonwp

Tag your ER ride-or-die. Let’s do this thing. 🙌

19/07/2025

🌡️ Learn with Us: July's Disease of the Month — HEAT STROKE 🥵

As summer continues to heats up, so does the risk of heat stroke in our pets, a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. This month, our team is diving deep into recognizing, treating, and preventing it.

🚨 Signs to Watch For:

Excessive panting or drooling

Bright red gums or tongue

Weakness, collapse, or seizures

Vomiting or diarrhea

🐾 How to Help Prevent It:

Walk your pets early in the morning or later in the evening

Keep fresh water available at all times

Never leave your pet in a parked car, even with the windows cracked

💉 If your pet shows signs of heat stroke, it’s an emergency. Call us or head to the nearest emergency hospital immediately.

🎓 A huge thank you to Jessica T., RVT, for leading our internal team training on this topic at AUC this month! Her knowledge helps us provide even better care to your beloved pets.

Let’s keep them cool, safe, and thriving this summer! ❄️🐾

📍 Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County
28085 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
📞 (949) 364-6228
🌐 www.aucsoc.com

13/07/2025

Meet Jack, one of our amazing blood donor dogs here at AUCSOC! 🐾❤️ This gentle hero is literally a lifesaver—his donations help critically ill or injured patients get a second chance.

🩸 Why Whole Blood Transfusions Matter:

Whole blood contains red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and clotting factors, making it incredibly valuable in emergency situations. It’s especially important for patients with:

🔻 Low Platelet Counts:

Platelets are essential for blood clotting.

When a pet’s platelet count drops too low—due to trauma, immune-mediated disease, or toxins—they are at serious risk of spontaneous bleeding, even internally.

Whole blood provides a fresh supply of platelets along with other vital components like clotting proteins and red cells, which:

Help stop bleeding

Restore oxygen-carrying capacity

Improve blood pressure and circulation

🚑 Critical Support in Emergencies:

Whether it's a dog hit by a car, a patient with severe anemia, or one fighting IMTP (immune-mediated thrombocytopenia), a transfusion from dogs like Jack can mean the difference between life and death.

Please join us in giving Jack a round of paws and applause 🐾👏 — he’s not just a good boy, he’s a hero. 💉🐶

06/07/2025

🚨 Weekend Warriors Wanted!
Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County (AUCSOC) is on the hunt for a Part-Time Weekend Overnight Veterinary Technician to join our ER dream team!

💥 The Gig:
Saturday & Sunday nights (11:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.)
This role has legs — we’re expanding to 24/7 in 2026, and this could grow into a full-time, leadership-track position.

🐾 What You’ll Be Doing:
Triage, treatments, and all things adrenaline
IVCs, rads, labs, anesthesia, and post-op recoveries
Jump into a team that’s sharp, supportive, and always has your six
Keeping things clean, safe, and moving fast

⚙️ Who You Are:
RVT or experienced VA (Level 2+ preferred)
Solid under pressure
Obsessed with patient care, but chill under chaos
Great at communicating (and maybe cracking a joke or two)

💰 Pay & Perks:
$24–$28/hr for Tech Level 1s (Light Blue Badge)
$28–$34+/hr for Tech Level 2s (Navy/Maroon Badge)
+$2/hr Overnight Shift Differential
+$3/hr Weekend Shift Differential
✅ Yep — this shift stacks both.

🌙 Why AUCSOC?
⚡ Fast-paced, high-functioning, and fully caffeinated.
Mentorship, growth, wild cases, and a solid crew — it’s all here.
Thrive CE and career development support (if benefit-eligible)

📢 Let’s Talk:
Right now, we’re hiring for overnights only — but keep an eye out! As we move toward 24/7 care in 2026, we’ll be expanding both our hours and our team. More roles are on the horizon, so stay tuned.

🔗 https://lnkd.in/g3T3R_wW
Come see why AUCSOC hits different. 💙

📸 Meet Samantha one of our great Tech Manager , Erik one of our superstar supervisors, and Wendy one of fantastic Veterinary Assistants, ready to concur the day 'Charly Angel' style. Who are great troopers when I ask for a 📸 photo opp 😆

04/07/2025

🦅 What’s more American than helping an eagle on the 4th of July?
At Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County, our wildlife nurse Shannon intaked this incredible eagle rescued from the Madres Fire 🔥 earlier today.

We’re proud to support both domestic and wild animals [from animal services] in times of crisis — especially on a day that celebrates freedom. 🇺🇸💙

AUCSOC is open 24 hours through Monday at 8am to care for patients in need — because emergencies don’t take holidays, and neither do we.

Feathers, fire, and frontline care — that’s how we do the 4th at AUCSOC!

01/07/2025

It can take just 15 minutes for dogs and cats to die of heatstroke inside a hot vehicle. State Farm and Trupanion have teamed up to provide important information about the dangers of leaving your pet in your car – please keep them safe this summer! https://st8.fm/Pets25

01/07/2025

Fireworks and festivities can create chaos for our furry friends. Keep your pets safe and calm 4th of July weekend with these tips. Celebrate safely and consult your veterinarian if you have any questions. 🎆

01/07/2025

Planning a cookout? With so many dishes on the table, it’s easy to lose track of ingredients—was there garlic in that dip? Raisins in the salad? Coffee-marinated steak? And where did that corn cob go? This week, we’re highlighting common cookout foods that can pose risks to pets.
Onion, garlic, and chives are members of the Allium species of vegetables. Allium species can cause gastrointestinal irritation and red blood cell damage, which can lead to anemia (low red blood cells). Although cats are more susceptible, dogs are also at risk depending on the amount ingested.

01/07/2025

Chocolate, coffee, and caffeine are similar in that their toxicity concerns stem from their methylxanthine concentrations (a group of compounds found in these products). When ingested by pets, methylxanthines can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death. The darker (higher cacao percentage) the chocolate, or the higher the caffeine content, the greater the risk for toxicity. White chocolate has the lowest methylxanthine content while baking chocolate and cocoa powder have the highest concentrations.

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