Urgent Care RVT/SVA — Flexible Hours & Evening Diff

Ethos Veterinary Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening differential

CE allowance

License reimbursement

Mentorship

Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Uniforms

Career bonuses

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's SAGE Redwood City is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) to join our Urgent Care team. In this fast-paced role you’ll evaluate incoming patients, support same-day medical care, assist with diagnostics and procedures, and educate clients on treatment plans.

We offer a flexible 3/12 or 4/10 schedule, evenings at a $5.50/hour differential, and opportunities to grow toward VTS with onsite mentorship and continuing education

Qualifications

• Current and valid California RVT license OR 3+ years of veterinary nursing experience.
• Urgent care, emergency, specialty, or high-volume veterinary medicine experience strongly preferred.
• Strong veterinary nursing, animal handling, restraint, and patient-care skills.
• Comfortable performing or assisting with laboratory diagnostics and radiology.
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, medications, and common veterinary procedures.
• Able to remain calm, organized, and effective while managing multiple patients and priorities.
• Strong communication and client education skills.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable performing accurate mathematical calculations.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) required within 60 days of hire for SVAs; waived for RVTs.

Responsibilities

• Triage and Patient Assessment: Evaluate incoming urgent-care patients, obtain histories, record vital signs, and identify changes in condition that require immediate attention.
• Hands-On Patient Care: Provide nursing care, administer medications and treatments as directed, assist with procedures, and monitor patients throughout their visit.
• Diagnostics: Collect samples and perform laboratory testing, including blood work, urinalysis, and cytology. Assist with radiology and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Procedure Support: Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, sedation, and other urgent-care procedures while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Patient Monitoring: Monitor sedated patients and patients recovering from procedures, recognizing and communicating changes in patient status promptly.
• Client Education: Help clients understand medications, home-care instructions, follow-up recommendations, and the treatment plan for their pet.
• Accurate Medical Records: Maintain complete and timely patient records, documenting treatments, diagnostics, medications, and patient responses.
• Medication & Treatment Calculations: Perform accurate calculations for medications, CRIs, invoices, estimates, and other clinical needs.
• Team Communication: Communicate clearly with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service team members to keep patient care moving efficiently.
• Patient Advocacy: Maintain a calm, compassionate presence for patients and their families, particularly when they are experiencing an unexpected illness or injury.

Skills

California RVT license

Urgent care experience

Veterinary nursing

Laboratory diagnostics

Radiology

Client communication

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health's SAGE Redwood City is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) to join our Urgent Care team. In this fast-paced role you’ll evaluate incoming patients, support same-day medical care, assist with diagnostics and procedures, and educate clients on treatment plans.

We offer a flexible 3/12 or 4/10 schedule, evenings at a $5.50/hour differential, and opportunities to grow toward VTS with onsite mentorship and continuing education