Registered Veterinary Technician, Neurology

Registered Veterinary Technician – Neurology

Up to $48.00/hour (DOE) + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM–6:00 AM)

Full-time opportunity in Concord, California

Schedule: Tuesday–Friday | Four 10-hour shifts | No Weekends

Advance your career in one of the most rewarding areas of specialty veterinary medicine. As a Neurology Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) at SAGE Concord, you'll work alongside board-certified neurologists providing advanced nursing care for complex neurology and neurosurgery patients. From MRI and CT imaging to high-risk anesthesia and post-operative recovery, you'll play an integral role in delivering exceptional patient outcomes while expanding your technical skills in a collaborative specialty environment.

Why Join SAGE Concord

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 facility in 2022, we've expanded access to advanced Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, and Integrative Medicine.

This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced neurology cases every day while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule, exceptional mentorship, and outstanding opportunities for long-term professional growth.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Administer and closely monitor anesthesia for neurosurgical procedures and advanced diagnostic imaging.

• Support MRI, CT, spinal taps, and other anesthetized procedures.

• Perform pre-operative assessments, post-operative monitoring, and patient recovery.

• Assist neurologists with neurologic examinations and comprehensive case workups.

• Calculate and administer medications, continuous rate infusions (CRIs), and IV fluid therapy.

• Place and maintain intravenous, urinary, and feeding catheters.

• Monitor patient vital signs, pain scores, and neurologic status throughout hospitalization.

• Provide emergency stabilization and ongoing nursing care for seizure and neurologic patients.

• Assist with rehabilitation, mobility support, and daily nursing care for neurologic patients.

• Educate clients with compassion and professionalism regarding patient care and recovery.

• Maintain thorough and accurate electronic medical records.

• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.

• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.

• Minimum of three years of veterinary technician experience; specialty, Emergency, ICU, anesthesia, or Neurology experience strongly preferred.

• Strong anesthesia monitoring experience, particularly with high-risk patients.

• Excellent technical skills including drug calculations, catheter placement, advanced nursing care, and patient monitoring.

• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Perks & Benefits

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.

• Competitive compensation up to $48.00/hour, $5,000 sign-on bonus, and $5.50/hour overnight shift differential

• 401(k) with employer contribution, paid vacation, and sick leave

• Competitive Continuing Education (CE) allowance, paid CE time, VetBloom RACE-approved continuing education, and ongoing professional development

• Leadership development, specialty career pathways, and advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), League wellness resources, access to an on-site Veterinary Social Worker, uniforms provided, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

• Supportive mentorship and career growth within one of North America's leading specialty veterinary networks

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, Mount Diablo, and the greater Bay Area. Enjoy scenic hiking, outdoor recreation, vibrant dining, and a welcoming community while building your specialty career at one of Northern California's premier veterinary referral hospitals.

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 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 medicine—together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to advance your specialty nursing career while working with one of California's leading veterinary Neurology teams. If you're passionate about advanced patient care, lifelong learning, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become an essential part of the SAGE Concord team.

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.

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