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Registered Veterinary Technician

$40 per hour
Full-time

Ethos Veterinary Health

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Surgery

Up to $40.00/hour (based on experience and skill set) + $5.50/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Full-Time | 4/10 or 3/12 Schedule
$6,000 Sign-On Bonus

SAGE Veterinary Centers – Redwood City is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Surgery team. As one of the Bay Area's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, SAGE Redwood City provides advanced surgical care supported by board-certified surgeons and a collaborative team of specialists dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

This role is ideal for an experienced RVT who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is passionate about anesthesia, perioperative nursing, and providing exceptional patient care from admission through recovery.

Why Join SAGE Redwood City?

At SAGE Redwood City, you'll work alongside board-certified surgeons and specialty teams in a collaborative, team-focused environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. You'll gain hands-on experience with advanced surgical procedures while helping deliver exceptional care using state-of-the-art equipment and evidence-based medicine. Every member of our team plays an important role in improving patient outcomes and supporting clients through every stage of care.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will:

  • Prepare surgical suites, sterilize instruments, and assist with patient preparation before surgery.
  • Administer, monitor, and adjust anesthesia throughout surgical procedures.
  • Assist surgeons by supplying instruments and maintaining strict aseptic technique.
  • Monitor patients during recovery, administer medications, and maintain accurate medical records.
  • Obtain and process radiographs to support surgical planning and patient care.
  • Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and anesthesia equipment.
  • Educate clients on postoperative care, medications, and discharge instructions.
  • Assist with emergency surgical procedures as needed.
  • Accurately calculate drug dosages, continuous rate infusions (CRIs), client estimates, and invoices.
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, RVTs, and support staff to ensure efficient workflow and outstanding patient care.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture focused on surgical excellence.

What You Bring

  • Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Clinical experience in veterinary surgery required.
  • Strong anesthesia monitoring and perioperative nursing skills.
  • Ability to accurately calculate medication dosages, CRIs, client estimates, and invoices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and team members.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
  • California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 60 days of hire if not already waived by a valid California RVT license.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty surgical environment.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role 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.

  • 401(k) with employer contribution, paid vacation, and sick leave
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Annual RVT Continuing Education (CE) allowance
  • VetBloom continuing education access, RACE-approved courses, training, and curriculum library
  • RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health and wellness resources, League wellness app access, onsite Veterinary Social Worker, and uniforms provided
  • Financial support and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
  • Cash bonuses for major career milestones, including earning your RVT or VTS
  • Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Redwood City offers the best of the San Francisco Peninsula, with easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, coastal destinations, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities. Enjoy a vibrant community while advancing your career at one of the nation's leading specialty veterinary 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 leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

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 pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to advance your surgical nursing career while working alongside an exceptional team committed to providing outstanding patient care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to the Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. #INDO

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