Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Registered Veterinary Technician – Surgery

Up to $42.00/hour (DOE) + $3,000 Sign-On Bonus + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM–6:00 AM)
Full-time opportunity in Concord, California
Schedule: Full-time | Four 10-hour shifts

Advance your surgical nursing career at SAGE Concord, one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. As a Surgery Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll work alongside board-certified surgeons and an experienced surgical team, providing exceptional perioperative care in a collaborative, fast-paced specialty environment.

Why Join SAGE Concord

At SAGE Concord, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll join the largest Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital in the East Bay. Our state-of-the-art hospital offers Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Ophthalmology, and more.

You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced surgical procedures and cutting-edge technology while growing your skills through mentorship, continuing education, and a culture focused on clinical excellence.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Prepare surgical suites and patients for a variety of specialty surgical procedures.
• Administer, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia while ensuring patient safety.
• Assist surgeons by maintaining aseptic technique, anticipating surgical needs, and providing instrumentation.
• Monitor postoperative recovery, administer medications, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Obtain and process diagnostic radiographs to support surgical procedures.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Provide compassionate client education regarding postoperative care and home recovery.
• Assist with emergency surgical procedures as needed.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

• Active California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clinical experience in veterinary surgery.
• Strong anesthesia, patient monitoring, and surgical nursing skills.
• Proficiency in drug calculations, CRIs, and treatment estimates.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• 401(k) with employer contribution, paid vacation, and sick leave
• CE allowance, VetBloom continuing education access, ongoing professional development, and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health and wellness resources, and uniforms provided
• Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Located in the heart of the East Bay, Concord offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Mount Diablo. We proudly welcome team members commuting from Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Lafayette, Orinda, Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Dublin, Pleasanton, Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding East Bay communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

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

Across our network of more than 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to advance your surgical nursing career while working alongside an exceptional team committed to providing outstanding patient care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to the Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.