Veterinary Assistant, CCU

Ethos Veterinary Health; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

VetBloom continuing education access

Mentorship and professional growth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's SAGE Concord hospital is seeking an Overnight Veterinary Assistant for the Critical Care Unit in Concord, CA. You will care for the hospital's most critically ill patients alongside Emergency clinicians and RVTs, contributing to a fast-paced, high-skill environment.

This full-time overnight role offers a competitive hourly rate up to $30 plus a $5.50 shift differential, with four 10-hour shifts Sunday–Wednesday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum two years of clinical veterinary experience; CCU/ER experience preferred.
• Strong venipuncture, patient handling, and math calculation skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Calm, compassionate demeanor in a fast-paced critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients, documenting vital signs and changes in condition.
• Provide compassionate nursing support and comfort care for critically ill patients.
• Assist with examinations, treatments, procedures, diagnostic imaging, and patient preparation.
• Administer medications and assist with IV fluid preparation and treatments as directed.
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment logs, and controlled substance documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked Critical Care Unit.
• Assist with inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Work closely with veterinarians, RVTs, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient handling

Math calculations

Communication

Organization

Stress management

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overnight Veterinary Assistant - Critical Care

Up to $30.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM-6:00 AM)

Full-time opportunity in Concord, California

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday | 10:30 PM-9:00 AM | Four 10-hour overnight shifts

Make a meaningful impact caring for the hospital's most critically ill patients. As an Overnight Veterinary Assistant in the Critical Care Unit (CCU) at SAGE Concord, you'll work alongside Emergency and Critical Care specialists, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and experienced support staff in one of Northern California's premier specialty hospitals.

Why Join SAGE Concord

At SAGE Concord, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll be part of the largest specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in the East Bay. Our collaborative team provides advanced Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, and more.

You'll gain hands-on experience with complex medical and surgical cases while working in a supportive environment focused on mentorship, teamwork, and professional growth.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients, documenting vital signs and changes in condition.
• Provide compassionate nursing support and comfort care for critically ill patients.
• Assist with examinations, treatments, procedures, diagnostic imaging, and patient preparation.
• Administer medications and assist with IV fluid preparation and treatments as directed.
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment logs, and controlled substance documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked Critical Care Unit.
• Assist with inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Work closely with veterinarians, RVTs, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience; Emergency or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Strong venipuncture, patient handling, and mathematical calculation skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in a fast-paced critical care environment.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive pay plus $5.50/hour overnight shift differential
• 401(k) with employer contribution, paid vacation and sick leave
• VetBloom continuing education access, ongoing mentorship, professional development, and career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health and wellness resources, and uniform allowance

Location Highlight

Located in Concord, California, SAGE offers easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, and the outdoor recreation of Mount Diablo. Enjoy the best of East Bay living while building your career at one of the region's leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class 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 leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

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

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job-it's an opportunity to build your critical care skills while making a meaningful difference for patients and their families.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.