Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician for its new facility in Concord. You will support ER doctors with patient assessments and diagnostics while providing outstanding care to pets and their families. Join a fun and collaborative environment committed to veterinary excellence.

Benefits

Competitive wages based on experience.

CE allowance for RVT.

Health and wellness programs.

Financial support for pursuit of VTS.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of clinical ER experience required.
• Strong foundational understanding of basic veterinary technician responsibilities.
• Consistent ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses.

Responsibilities

• Triaging incoming patients and managing clients throughout their visit.
• Partner with ER doctors in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments.
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Venipuncture

Mathematical Calculations

Education

High School Diploma

CA RVT License

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician - SAGE Concord

We are excited to announceEthos Veterinary Healthas the new name of SAGE Veterinary Centers!

We stay committed to providing the highest standard of compassionate and collaborative veterinary care to every patient. We are looking for outstanding veterinary professionals who are interested in growing with us!

About SAGE Concord:

Our SAGE Concord location opened a brand-new state-of-the-art facility in the summer of 2022! It is the largest Specialty and Emergency Hospital in the East Bay area. Our next-generation facility has allowed SAGE Concord to significantly expand its Emergency, Specialty, and Urgent Care services to the growing East Bay community.

Our Specialty offerings consist of Emergency, Critical Care, Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery. This new facility features multiple advanced Surgery suites, as well as sophisticated Trauma response and Critical Care capabilities. Our vision in SAGE Concord is to continue the expansion of SAGE’s existing services to meet the ongoing demand for additional services in our community.

We are on the hunt for an experienced RVT to join our emergency team!

About the role:
You will play a crucial role in partnering with our ER Doctors, providing top-notch customer experiences, and delivering outstanding patient care.

Your day-to-day tasks will involve:

• Triaging incoming patients and managing clients throughout their visit
• Partner with DVM’s in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
• Utilize different modalities of imaging for patient assessment
• Executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events

Compensation rate:

• $25 - $40/hr
• $5.50/hr differential paid for any hours worked between 6pm - 6am

About You:

• You are an individual with a positive attitude, a team player that genuinely loves people and their pets and wants to make an exceptional difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• You can adapt to the individual needs of each patient and are looking for a friendly, fun, compassionate team environment and place a high value on continuing to enhance your knowledge and skill set.
• You enjoy interacting and building relationships with clients, understand the importance of clear & effective communication, and are committed to outstanding client service and exceptional patient care.
• You have a strong foundational understanding and can perform the basic responsibilities of a veterinary technician including (but not limited to): venipuncture, placing IV catheters,drug calculations, administration of medications (IV or other methods),Taking Vitals, and gathering medical history

Basic Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• CA RVT license required
• At least 2+ years of clinical ER experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations
• High level of venipuncture skills, math calculations, and patient handling

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time
• 3/12or4/10 schedule

Benefits:

• Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set.
• Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
• Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
• Health and wellness programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, vacation and sick time accrual, and uniforms

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Healthoffers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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. PM19

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