Registered Veterinary Technician

Ethos Discovery; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

CE allowance

Uniform reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s SAGE San Francisco hospital is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Surgery to support advanced anesthesia and complex surgical cases in a fast-paced specialty environment.

The role emphasizes expert anesthesia monitoring, perioperative nursing, and collaboration with board-certified surgeons to deliver top-tier patient care. Full-time, day-to-day operations in San Francisco, CA, with competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
• Strong anesthesia administration and monitoring experience.
• Experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, Emergency, ICU, or specialty medicine preferred.
• Technical skills: venipuncture, IV catheter, medication calculations, CRIs, monitoring.
• Knowledge of surgical prep, aseptic technique, instrumentation, postoperative care.
• Excellent critical-thinking, math, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and client service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, surgical suites, equipment and instruments for advanced procedures.
• Induce, maintain, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia.
• Assist surgeons during specialty procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Administer meds, fluids and CRIs as directed.
• Monitor vitals and anesthesia depth; communicate changes to the team.
• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care.
• Perform basic lab tests and assist with imaging as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and anesthesia documentation.
• Provide compassionate client education and postoperative guidance.
• participate in on-call or holiday coverage as needed.

Skills

California RVT license

Anesthesia administration

Surgery experience

Venipuncture & IV catheter

Aseptic technique

Monitoring & CRIs

Communication & client service

Calm under pressure

Professional development

Tools

None

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Surgery

Up to $48.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential for any hours worked between 6pm-6am
Up to $9,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-time opportunity in San Francisco, California
Schedule: Full-time | Four 10-hour shifts

Advance your career in veterinary surgery at SAGE San Francisco. As a Surgery Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll work alongside board-certified veterinary surgeons providing advanced anesthesia, surgical nursing, perioperative care, and post-operative monitoring for complex specialty cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVT, Surgery Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia Technician, or Specialty Veterinary Technician looking to expand their expertise in advanced surgical procedures and anesthesia while working at the top of their license.

Why Join SAGE San Francisco

SAGE San Francisco is a premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospital providing advanced patient care through a collaborative team of board-certified specialists, emergency veterinarians, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and support professionals.

Our Surgery team manages a diverse caseload of complex soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and minimally invasive procedures. You'll have the opportunity to strengthen your anesthesia and surgical nursing skills while working with advanced technology and experienced veterinary specialists.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Prepare patients, surgical suites, equipment, and instruments for advanced surgical procedures.
• Induce, maintain, monitor, and recover patients undergoing general anesthesia.
• Assist board-certified surgeons during specialty surgical procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Perform venipuncture, blood collection, IV and urinary catheter placement, and medication administration.
• Calculate and administer medications, fluids, and continuous rate infusions (CRIs) under veterinarian direction.
• Closely monitor patient vital parameters, anesthetic depth, pain, and recovery and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative nursing care.
• Perform basic laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic imaging as needed.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records, treatment sheets, and anesthesia documentation.
• Provide compassionate client communication and post-operative education.
• Participate in on-call, holiday, or additional coverage as needed.
• Collaborate with Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, and other specialty departments to provide exceptional patient care.

What You Bring

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
• Strong veterinary anesthesia administration and anesthetic monitoring experience.
• Experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, Emergency, ICU, or specialty medicine preferred.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication calculations, CRIs, and advanced patient monitoring.
• Knowledge of surgical preparation, aseptic technique, instrumentation, and post-operative patient care.
• Excellent critical-thinking, mathematical, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and client service abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced specialty surgical environment.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care and continued professional development.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Competitive annual RVT Continuing Education (CE) allowance
• VetBloom access with RACE-approved continuing education and training
• Paid professional development opportunities
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
• Support and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Located in San Francisco, SAGE offers the opportunity to build your specialty veterinary career in one of Northern California's leading veterinary markets. Our hospital is accessible to veterinary professionals commuting from Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, San Mateo, Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, and surrounding Bay Area communities.

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 professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

Join Us

If you're a California RVT, Surgery Veterinary Technician, Surgical Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Anesthesia Technician, Specialty Veterinary Technician, or experienced RVT looking to advance your skills in veterinary surgery, anesthesia monitoring, surgical nursing, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, CRIs, and post-operative patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. #INDO