Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine, $8k Sign-On Bonus

Veterinary Technician Internal Medicine

Up to $40.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM6:00 AM) Full-time opportunity in Redwood City, California Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts | 7:30 AM6:00 PM

Advance your specialty veterinary career with the Internal Medicine team at SAGE Redwood City. As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, you'll work alongside veterinary specialists providing advanced diagnostics, anesthesia, procedural support, and nursing care for patients with complex and chronic medical conditions.

This role is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, Specialty Veterinary Technician, RVT, or Senior Veterinary Assistant with strong anesthesia and technical skills who wants to work with advanced procedures including endoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, CT, fluoroscopy, and other specialty diagnostics.

Why Join SAGE Redwood City

SAGE Redwood City is a leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving pets and families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our collaborative teams provide advanced veterinary medicine supported by sophisticated diagnostics, technology, and a strong culture of clinical excellence.

Within Internal Medicine, you'll help manage complex cases requiring advanced diagnostic workups, inpatient and outpatient treatment, anesthesia, minimally invasive procedures, and ongoing disease management.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Provide advanced nursing care and monitoring for Internal Medicine patients.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and in-house diagnostics.
• Prepare and assist with endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, biopsies, and aspiration cytology.
• Support advanced diagnostic imaging, including radiographs, CT, and fluoroscopy.
• Provide anesthesia support, including patient preparation, anesthetic monitoring, and recovery.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, and prescribed treatments under veterinarian supervision.
• Assist with NG tube placement, fluid pumps, and other advanced Internal Medicine patient care.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and promptly communicate changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained.
• Communicate compassionately with clients and collaborate across Internal Medicine, Emergency, and Specialty teams.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of veterinary medicine experience strongly preferred
• Internal Medicine experience strongly preferred.
• High level of veterinary anesthesia knowledge and anesthetic monitoring experience.
• Advanced technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiographic positioning, CRIs, and hospitalized patient care.
• Experience with Internal Medicine procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, or cystoscopy highly desirable.
• Strong animal handling and patient restraint skills.
• Ability to accurately calculate medication dosages, CRIs, client estimates, and other veterinary medical calculations.
• Excellent communication, time-management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license preferred.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and professional development opportunities
• VetBloom continuing education access
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and health and wellness programs
• Employee pet discounts and discounted Pumpkin Pet Insurance
• Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Located in the heart of the Peninsula, SAGE Redwood City is accessible to veterinary professionals throughout San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Foster City, Burlingame, Half Moon Bay, Fremont, Hayward, and surrounding Bay Area communities.

With convenient access to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley, Redwood City offers an excellent location to build your specialty veterinary career while enjoying everything the Bay Area has to offer.

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 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 professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

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 help advance veterinary medicinetogether.

Join Us

If you're an experienced Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, Specialty Veterinary Technician, RVT, Veterinary Nurse, or Senior Veterinary Assistant with strong anesthesia, endoscopy, advanced diagnostics, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and hospitalized patient care skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Internal Medicine team at SAGE Redwood City.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.