Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual CE allowance

Mentorship toward VTS

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Pet care discounts

Birthday celebrations & staff events

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s SAGE Dublin hospital in Dublin, CA is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role. The position offers RVT $30–$40/hr or VA $26–$34/hr, with a sign-on bonus up to $2,500 for qualified applicants.

Choose between a 4/10 Wednesday–Saturday day shift or a 3/12 Thursday–Saturday swing shift. You’ll collaborate closely with veterinarians to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced emergency setting and grow

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience in the veterinary industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with staff and clients with tact, patience, and discretion.
• Active CA state RVT license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care for critical cases and evaluate the patient.
• Calculate CRIs and provide advanced hospitalization care.
• Perform in-house laboratories.
• Place IV catheters proficiently.
• Give accurate and detailed patient rounds.
• Perform safe restraint for fractious and frightened patients.
• Obtain TPRs, keep medical records, and alert the DVM as needed.
• Advocate for the patient and client.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Clinical experience

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

CA RVT license (preferred)

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Assistant – Emergency

Pay range: RVT $30–$40/hr | VA $26–$34/hr

Up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus available for qualified applicants!

Full-time opportunity in Dublin, California

Schedule: 4/10 schedule, Wednesday–Saturday day shift, or 3/12 schedule, Thursday–Saturday swing shift

We are looking for an experienced Emergency Technician to join our team on either the Wednesday–Saturday day shift (4/10) or the Thursday–Saturday swing shift (3/12).

You will be the "right hand" to our on-staff veterinarians, helping maintain the highest level of care and comfort for our clients' beloved pets. You are dedicated and passionate about enhancing lives through superior pet care, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment that fosters your growth and supports your development.

Why Join SAGE Dublin

At SAGE Dublin, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll specialize in many areas of veterinary medicine using the most current knowledge and treatments available, backed by state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and surgical tools. In addition to Critical Care, the hospital offers Emergency, Surgery, Oncology, and Internal Medicine services.

We work as a team and foster a positive culture in a training environment that drives inclusiveness and camaraderie, giving you the opportunity to expand your horizons and practice at the top of your license or skill set.

In Your Day-to-day, You Will

• Perform nursing care for critical cases, consistently evaluating the patient
• Calculate CRIs and provide advanced hospitalization care
• Perform in-house laboratories
• Place IV catheters proficiently
• Give accurate and detailed patient rounds
• Perform safe restraint for fractious and frightened patients
• Obtain TPRs, keep medical records, and understand when to alert the DVM
• Advocate for the patient and client
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of clinical experience in the veterinary industry
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff and clients using tact, patience, professional courtesy, and confidentiality and discretion where appropriate
• An active CA state RVT license is preferred but not required
• 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

• Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• $2,000 annual CE allowance, plus access to thousands of courses through VetBloom
• Anesthesia Workshops for continued clinical growth
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVTs
• Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
• $160 annual scrub allowance
• Health and wellness programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flex-spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 3 weeks accrued paid time off
• Up to 50% off pet care benefits
• Monthly birthday celebrations and employee appreciation events in a culture-focused hospital environment

Location Highlight

Dublin, California sits in the East Bay, offering easy access to San Francisco and Silicon Valley alongside a more relaxed, community-oriented feel. With regional parks and a strong local food scene, it's a great home base for building your career while enjoying everyday quality of life.

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 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 practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

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 appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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