Veterinary Technician, Critical Care

Registered Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Assistant - Critical Care

Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First, SAGE Veterinary Centers and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of animal health and better patient outcomes.

About SAGE Dublin: SAGE Dublin specializes in many areas of Veterinary Medicine using the most current knowledge and treatments available to ensure the highest standards of care for our patients. Our Dublin facility features state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and surgical tools, and we pride ourselves on providing the highest standards of care. In addition to Critical Care we also offer services for Emergency, Surgery, Oncology, and Internal Medicine. We work as a team and foster a positive culture in a training environment that drives inclusiveness and camaraderie. Being a part of the Dublin team provides you with opportunities to expand your horizons and practice at the top of your license or skillset.

Who you are: We are looking for an experienced Critical Care Technician to join our Day Shift team! You will be the 'right hand' to our veterinarians on-staff, the helping hands we need to maintain the highest level of care and comfort for our clients' beloved pets. You are dedicated and passionate about enhancing lives through superior pet care. You thrive in a fast-paced environment which fosters your growth and supports your development to help you achieve your greatest potential. But most of all, you enjoy working with animals and their people!

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:

• Perform nursing care for critical cases, consistently evaluating the patient
• Calculating CRI's and providing advanced hospitalization care
• Perform in house laboratories
• Proficient in IV catheter placement
• Give accurate and detailed patient rounds
• Perform safe restraint for fractious and frightened patients
• Obtain TPR's, keep medical records, understand when to alert DVM
• Advocate for the patient and client

Basic Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of clinical experience in the veterinary industry
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff and clients using tact, patience, professional courtesy, and exhibit confidentiality and discretion where appropriate
• An active CA state RVT license is preferred but not required

Work Schedule:

• Wednesday-Saturday 6am-4:30pm (4/10 schedule)
• Pay range: RVT $30 - $40/hr VA $26- $34/hr

Benefits:

• Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms