Registered Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

CE allowance

License reimbursement

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s SAGE San Francisco hospital is seeking an Overnight Emergency & Critical Care RVT. You will triage, monitor, and treat critically ill patients, supporting veterinarians and a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced ER setting.

You must be a California RVT with at least three years of clinical experience; emergency/ICU experience is highly preferred. Join a leading specialty/emergency network and pursue advanced credentials like VTS.

Qualifications

• Current California RVT license required.
• Minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience.
• Emergency/ICU/ Specialty experience strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, meds, CRIs, labs, and patient monitoring.
• Strong math skills for dosages and calculations.
• Excellent patient handling, communication and organization.
• Calm under pressure in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Responsibilities

• Triage and prioritize incoming emergency patients based on urgency.
• Provide advanced nursing care and constant monitoring for critically ill patients.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs and treatments.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, in-house testing.
• Assist veterinarians with procedures and patient stabilization.
• Support sedation and anesthesia, including monitoring and recovery.
• Monitor pain and vital signs; document care in EMR.
• Communicate care plans with clients compassionately.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

CRIs

Laboratory testing

Patient monitoring

Client communication

Education

California RVT license

Tools

IV fluids administration

In-house labs

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency & Critical Care – Overnight

$35-$48/hr (DOE) + $5.50/hour Overnight Shift Differential
$8,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time, New-to-SAGE Hires
Full-time opportunity in San Francisco, California
Schedule: Overnight | Four 10-hour shifts

Advance your emergency and critical care nursing career at SAGE San Francisco. As an Overnight Emergency & Critical Care Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll provide advanced nursing care for critically ill, injured, and hospitalized patients while working alongside emergency veterinarians, board-certified specialists, and an experienced veterinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician, Critical Care Veterinary Technician, ICU Veterinary Technician, ECC Technician, or RVT who thrives in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital.

Why Join SAGE San Francisco

SAGE San Francisco is one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. Our Emergency & Critical Care team manages a diverse and complex caseload, giving RVTs the opportunity to utilize advanced technical skills, work with sophisticated medical technology, and continue developing their expertise in emergency and critical care medicine.

You’ll be supported through mentorship, continuing education, VetBloom, professional development, and opportunities to pursue advanced credentials such as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS).

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Triage, assess, and prioritize incoming emergency patients based on medical urgency.
• Provide advanced nursing care and continuous monitoring for critically ill and hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, continuous rate infusions (CRIs), and prescribed treatments.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house laboratory testing.
• Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, advanced diagnostics, and patient stabilization.
• Support sedation and anesthesia, including patient monitoring and recovery.
• Monitor pain, comfort, vital parameters, and changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and treatment documentation.
• Communicate compassionately with clients regarding patient care and treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams to deliver exceptional patient care.

What You Bring

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
• Minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience.
• Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, or Specialty veterinary experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical skills in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, CRIs, laboratory procedures, and advanced patient monitoring.
• Strong mathematical skills for drug dosages, CRIs, estimates, and other veterinary medical calculations.
• Excellent patient handling, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective while managing critically ill patients in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), paid vacation, and sick leave
• Annual RVT CE allowance and VetBloom RACE-approved continuing education
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
• Career milestone bonuses and support toward VTS certification
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and uniforms
• Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Located in San Francisco, SAGE is accessible to veterinary professionals throughout 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.

Join Us

If you're a California RVT, Emergency Veterinary Technician, Critical Care Veterinary Technician, ICU Veterinary Technician, ECC Veterinary Technician, or Specialty Veterinary Technician ready to expand your skills in advanced emergency and critical care medicine, 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.