Registered Veterinary Technician, Neurology

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)- 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, Integrative Medicine, Ophthalmology, and other specialty services.

You'll have the opportunity to care for a diverse caseload using advanced technology while working with a team that values mentorship, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

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 care for seizure and neurologic patients.

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

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

• Maintain thorough and accurate electronic medical records.

• Work collaboratively with specialists, emergency clinicians, RVTs, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care.

What You Bring

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.

• Minimum of 3 years of veterinary technician experience; specialty, Emergency, ICU, anesthesia, or Neurology experience strongly preferred.

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

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

• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

• Passion for specialty medicine and commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Perks and Benefits

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, based on experience and skill set

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

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

Education & Professional Growth

• Competitive Continuing Education (CE) allowance and paid CE time

• VetBloom access with monthly RACE-approved continuing education

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health

• Leadership development and specialty career pathways

Health & Wellness

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

• Wellness resources, including the League wellness app

• Access to an on-site Veterinary Social Worker

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Uniforms provided

• Supportive mentorship and ongoing professional development

Location Highlight

Concord offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Mount Diablo, and the greater Bay Area. Enjoy a vibrant community, outstanding outdoor recreation, and the opportunity to build 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 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 an experienced RVT who is passionate about Neurology, advanced anesthesia, and specialty patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team where your technical expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.

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. PM19

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