Emergency Vet Tech: 3-Day Week, Night Shift

Ethos Veterinary Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Paid time off (3 weeks)

CE allowances and mentorship

License reimbursement and continuing教育

Job summary

Vista Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care team within the Ethos Veterinary Health network.

This full-time position offers a 3-day workweek (Thursday–Saturday) with a consistent 2:00 PM–2:00 AM schedule and weekend/overnight differentials where applicable. Join us for hands-on nursing, diverse emergency cases, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Experience with anesthetic monitoring and patient recovery.
• Proficiency in collecting and processing basic laboratory samples.
• Working knowledge of veterinary radiography and diagnostic procedures.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and scheduled treatments for emergency and hospitalized patients.
• Assess patient conditions and communicate changes to veterinarians.
• Assist with triage and stabilization of emergency patients.
• Coordinate care with clinical team throughout the shift.
• Prepare and administer medications and CRIs within scope.
• Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, etc.).
• Assist with diagnostic testing and procedures.
• Place and maintain catheters and support devices.
• Assist with radiography and ultrasound.
• Prepare patients for sedation and anesthesia and monitor recovery.
• Support minor surgical procedures and post-op care.
• Maintain medical records and monitoring logs.
• Communicate discharge instructions to owners.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and staff to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Anesthetic monitoring

Laboratory sampling

Radiography

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

RVT license preferred

Job description

Vista Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care team within the Ethos Veterinary Health network.

This full-time position offers a 3-day workweek (Thursday–Saturday) with a consistent 2:00 PM–2:00 AM schedule and weekend/overnight differentials where applicable. Join us for hands-on nursing, diverse emergency cases, and growth opportunities.