ER Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician– Emergency

$25.00–$40.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM–6:00 AM)

Full-Time opportunity in Concord, California

Schedule: Sunday–Wednesday | 3:00 PM–1:00 AM | Four 10-hour shifts (Swing Shift)

Advance your emergency nursing career in one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. As an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician at SAGE Concord, you'll work alongside experienced emergency clinicians and specialists while providing advanced nursing care for critically ill and injured patients. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are passionate about exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

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. Since opening our state-of-the-art hospital in 2022, we've built a collaborative culture where specialists, emergency doctors, RVTs, and support teams work together to deliver outstanding patient care.

You'll have the opportunity to expand your skills while working with advanced technology, complex medical and surgical cases, and a team committed to mentorship, professional development, and clinical excellence.

In your Day-to-Day You Will

• Provide exceptional nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.

• Serve as the primary nurse for Emergency surgeries during swing shifts.

• Triage emergency patients and support clients throughout their hospital experience.

• Partner with veterinarians to perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.

• Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, aspirates, and other diagnostic specimens.

• Assist with advanced imaging and patient diagnostics.

• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.

• Monitor hospitalized patients and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.

• Work closely with emergency doctors, specialists, technicians, and support staff to provide seamless patient care.

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

What you Bring

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.

• Minimum of 2 years of emergency or clinical veterinary experience.

• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, CPR, drug calculations, critical patient care, and patient handling.

• Excellent communication and client service skills.

• Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced emergency environment.

• Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and delivering exceptional patient care.

Perks and 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

• $25.00–$40.00/hour, based on experience and skill set

• Additional $5.50/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Education and Professional Growth

• Continuing Education (CE) allowance for RVTs and Veterinary Assistants

• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement

• Financial assistance and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification

• Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Health and wellness resources

  Additional Benefits

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Uniform allowance

• Ongoing mentorship and professional development

Location Highligts

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 medicine—together.

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. 

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