Per Diem Veterinary Technician, ECC

ethosveterinaryhealth; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Flexible per diem scheduling

VetBloom CE access

Job summary

SAGE Redwood City seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Senior Veterinary Assistant for Emergency & Critical Care on a per diem basis. Up to $40/hour based on experience, with shift differentials and flexible scheduling.

Join our Bay Area hospital renowned for around-the-clock critical care and advanced treatments while working with board-certified specialists. Ideal candidates are experienced in emergency nursing, IV catheterization, labs, and critical patient monitoring.

Qualifications

• IV catheter placement, lab procedures and advanced patient monitoring in emergency settings.
• Accurate calculation of medication dosages, CRIs, client estimates and invoices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Triage and admit emergency patients.
• Deliver advanced nursing care to critically ill and injured hospitalized patients.
• Continuously monitor patients and communicate changes in condition to the medical team.
• Administer medications and continuous rate infusions (CRIs).
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and collect diagnostic samples.
• Maintain detailed medical records and patient rounds.
• Safely handle fearful, fractious, and critically ill patients.
• Obtain and monitor TPR (temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Recognize changes requiring immediate veterinary intervention.
• Advocate for patients and clients with compassionate communication.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants and support staff.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Laboratory procedures

Advanced patient monitoring

Emergency nursing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Senior Veterinary Assistant – Emergency & Critical Care (Per Diem)

Up to $40/hour (based on experience and skill set) + applicable shift differentials
Per Diem | Flexible Schedule | Extra Shifts as Needed

SAGE Veterinary Centers – Redwood City is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Senior Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency & Critical Care team on a per diem basis. As the Bay Area's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospital, SAGE Redwood City provides advanced emergency and critical care for hospitalized patients requiring intensive monitoring and specialized treatment.

This role is ideal for experienced emergency veterinary professionals who thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment and enjoy caring for critically ill and injured patients while working alongside board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians.

Why Join SAGE Redwood City?

At SAGE Redwood City, you'll work in one of the most respected specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the Bay Area. Our Emergency & Critical Care team provides around-the-clock care for complex medical cases, including gastrointestinal, metabolic, respiratory, cardiac, and immune-mediated emergencies. From advanced oxygen therapy and blood transfusions to continuous rate infusions and intensive monitoring, you'll play a vital role in delivering life‑saving care.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will:

• Triage and admit emergency patients.
• Deliver advanced nursing care to critically ill and injured hospitalized patients.
• Continuously monitor patients and communicate changes in condition to the medical team.
• Administer medications and continuous rate infusions (CRIs).
• Perform in‑house laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures.
• Place intravenous (IV) catheters and collect diagnostic samples.
• Conduct accurate patient rounds and maintain detailed medical records.
• Safely handle and restrain fearful, fractious, and critically ill patients.
• Obtain and monitor temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR) measurements.
• Recognize changes requiring immediate veterinary intervention.
• Advocate for both patients and clients by providing compassionate communication and support.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with at least two years of clinical veterinary experience, or a Senior Veterinary Assistant with at least three consecutive years of Emergency/Critical Care experience.
• Strong technical skills including IV catheter placement, laboratory procedures, advanced patient monitoring, and emergency nursing.
• Ability to accurately calculate medication dosages, CRIs, client estimates, and invoices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both clients and team members.
• California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 60 days of hire if not a licensed California RVT.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced emergency and critical care environment.
• Flexibility to work per diem shifts, including some holidays.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this per diem role may vary based on eligibility.

• Applicable shift differentials for eligible hours worked
• Flexible per diem scheduling with opportunities for additional shifts
• VetBloom continuing education access, RACE‑approved courses, and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative specialty hospital environment
• Opportunities for career growth within Ethos Veterinary Health
• Employee wellness resources and professional mentorship

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.

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.