Registered Veterinary Technician, CCU

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's SAGE San Francisco hospital seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Critical Care team. You will provide advanced nursing care and monitor critically ill patients, working alongside board-certified specialists and emergency veterinarians in a fast-paced specialty hospital.

The role emphasizes critical care nursing, anesthesia management, and collaboration across Critical Care, Emergency, and Specialty teams to ensure optimal patient

Qualifications

• Requires California RVT license and experience in Critical Care/ICU/Emergency or Specialty medicine.
• Strong technical skills in venipuncture, catheter placement, CRIs, anesthesia monitoring.
• Excellent communication, organization and client service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care and continuous monitoring for critically ill and hospitalized patients.
• Triage and assess emergency patients and communicate status changes promptly.
• Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, procedures, and stabilization.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and CRIs as required.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house labs.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under sedation/anesthesia.
• Maintain detailed treatment records and patient monitoring documentation.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

CRIs

Anesthesia monitoring

Critical thinking

Client communication

Education

California RVT license

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Critical Care

Up to $40.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential
$7,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-time opportunity in San Francisco, California
Schedule: Sunday–Wednesday | 12:00 PM–2:00 AM | Swing Shift

Advance your emergency and critical care career at SAGE San Francisco. As a Critical Care Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll work alongside board-certified specialists and emergency veterinarians providing advanced nursing care for critically ill, unstable, and hospitalized patients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVT, Critical Care Veterinary Technician, ICU Veterinary Technician, or Emergency Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced specialty hospital and wants to expand their advanced nursing skills.

Why Join SAGE San Francisco

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

Our Critical Care Unit provides exposure to complex cases, advanced medical technology, and intensive patient management while offering mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities to pursue advanced credentials such as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS).

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Provide advanced nursing care and continuous monitoring for critically ill and hospitalized patients.
• Triage and assess emergency patients and quickly communicate changes in patient condition.
• Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, emergency procedures, and patient stabilization.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and continuous rate infusions (CRIs).
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house laboratory testing.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing sedation and anesthesia.
• Maintain detailed treatment sheets, electronic medical records, and patient monitoring documentation.
• Participate in patient rounds and communicate critical information across shifts.
• Collaborate with Critical Care, Emergency, and Specialty teams to provide exceptional patient care.

What You Bring

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
• Veterinary Technician experience in Critical Care, ICU, Emergency, or Specialty medicine strongly preferred.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication calculations, CRIs, and advanced patient monitoring.
• Experience with veterinary anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities with the ability to recognize changes in patient status.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client service skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective while managing complex and critically ill patients.

Compensation & Schedule

• Up to $40.00/hour, based on experience and technical skill set
• $7,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $5.50/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
• Sunday–Wednesday | 12:00 PM–2:00 AM
• Full-time swing shift

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Annual RVT Continuing Education (CE) allowance
• VetBloom access with RACE-approved continuing education
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
• Purdue University Veterinary Technician Program partnership and educational support
• Financial support, mentorship, and career pathways toward VTS certification
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Uniforms provided
• Career advancement opportunities throughout 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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