Overnight Veterinary Assistant, CCU

Overnight Veterinary Assistant

$22.00$30.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM6:00 AM)

Full-Time opportunity in Concord, California

Schedule: SundayWednesday | 10:30 PM9:00 AM | Four 10-hour overnight shifts

Make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate, hands-on care to the most critically ill veterinary patients. As an Overnight Veterinary Assistant in our Critical Care Unit (CCU) at SAGE Concord, you'll work alongside Emergency and Critical Care specialists, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and experienced support staff to deliver exceptional patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

At SAGE Concord, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll work in the largest Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital in the East Bay. Since opening our state-of-the-art hospital in 2022, we've expanded advanced specialty and emergency services to meet the growing needs of our community.

Our hospital offers Emergency & Critical Care, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Surgery, Integrative Medicine, and more. You'll gain valuable experience caring for complex medical and surgical cases while working alongside highly skilled specialists in a culture built on teamwork, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients, documenting vital signs and changes in patient condition.
• Provide attentive nursing support and comfort care for critically ill patients.
• Safely restrain and position patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Administer oral and topical medications under the direction of veterinarians or Registered Veterinary Technicians.
• Assist with IV fluid preparation, injections, and other treatments as directed.
• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures and diagnostic imaging.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked Critical Care Unit.
• Sanitize cages, kennels, treatment areas, and equipment to maintain a safe hospital environment.
• Assist with equipment setup, cleaning, and routine maintenance.
• Communicate patient observations promptly with veterinarians, RVTs, and the medical team.
• Accurately document treatments, observations, medication logs, and controlled substance records.
• Help maintain inventory and proper storage of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical veterinary experience; Critical Care or Emergency experience strongly preferred.
• Strong venipuncture, patient handling, and mathematical calculation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and compassionate while caring for critically ill patients.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
• A collaborative mindset and desire to continue learning and growing within veterinary medicine.

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

• $22.00$30.00/hour, based on experience and skill set
• Additional $5.50/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

• Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and wellness resources
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Uniform allowance
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development

Concord offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and California lifestyle. Located in the East Bay, you'll enjoy easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, hiking trails, regional parks, and countless dining and entertainment options while living in one of Northern California's most desirable communities.

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 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 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 looking to build your emergency nursing career in a collaborative specialty environment with exceptional mentorship and growth opportunities, we'd love to hear from you! 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 appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.