Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Vista Veterinary Specialists | Sacramento, California

Vista Veterinary Specialists is hiring for full-time positions within our growing specialty hospital. If you are passionate about advanced patient care, specialty medicine, cardiology, internal medicine, emergency care, diagnostic imaging, and veterinary nursing, we invite you to join our collaborative team.

Current Openings

• Full-Time Internal Medicine Assistant, Monday–Thursday
• Full-Time Emergency Technician, Sunday–Wednesday 7a-5:30p
• Pharmacy Technician / Charge Capture Hybrid, Monday–Friday, Five 8-hour shifts $21 - $27/hr 
• Overnight ER Technician, Sunday–Wednesday, $23-$34/hr
• Overnight Veterinary Assistant/Technician, Thursday–Saturday, $19-$25/hr 

Prior experience is preferred but not required. We are committed to training motivated candidates who are eager to develop advanced nursing skills in a specialty hospital environment.

About Vista Veterinary Specialists

Vista Veterinary Specialists is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Northern California. Our recently expanded 17,300-square-foot facility was designed to support advanced specialty and critical care medicine.

Our hospital features:

• Five fully equipped operating rooms
• Advanced on-site CT scanner
• Dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Intermediate Care Unit (ICW)
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasonography
• Endoscopy suite
• Full in-house laboratory
• Advanced patient monitoring systems

Specialty Services

• Emergency & Critical Care
• Cardiology
• Internal Medicine
• Radiology

Our multi-disciplinary team is committed to providing exceptional patient care through collaboration, advanced diagnostics, and cutting-edge veterinary medicine.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on position and experience level, responsibilities may include:

• Provide advanced veterinary nursing care for specialty patients
• Perform patient assessments, triage, and medical history collection
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in condition
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments as directed
• Ability to perform accurate drug dosage and fluid calculations
• Assist with cardiology diagnostics including ECGs and echocardiography
• Assist with internal medicine procedures and advanced case management
• Collect and process laboratory samples
• Assist with radiography, CT imaging, and diagnostic procedures
• Prepare and monitor patients for anesthesia and recovery
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Educate clients regarding treatment plans, medications, and home care
• Collaborate with specialists, veterinarians, RVTs, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care

Qualifications

RVT Positions

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required
• Experience in specialty, emergency, cardiology, or internal medicine preferred
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia, pharmacology, patient monitoring, and advanced nursing care
• Ability to perform accurate drug dosage and fluid calculations

Veterinary Assistant Position

• Experience in veterinary medicine preferred
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology, procedures, and patient care
• Experience with laboratory equipment, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and patient handling preferred

All Positions

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Competitive continuing education allowance
• VetBloom RACE-approved continuing education platform
• RVT license reimbursement
• Financial support and mentorship toward VTS certification
• Annual uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount
• Health and wellness programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Veterinary Careers at Vista Veterinary Specialists

Whether you are an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician, Cardiology Technician, Internal Medicine Technician, Veterinary Nurse, or Veterinary Assistant looking to advance your career in specialty medicine, Vista Veterinary Specialists offers opportunities to work alongside leading specialists while providing exceptional patient care.

Apply today to join one of Sacramento's premier emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, and business needs.