Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 4,132,800 - 6,199,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

CE allowance and mentorship

Sign-on bonus up to $6,000

Shift differential $5.50/hour

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s SAGE San Francisco internal medicine team is hiring a Veterinary Technician to support advanced diagnostics and patient care in a bustling specialty hospital.

The role focuses on nursing care, diagnostics such as bloodwork and imaging, medication administration, and client education within a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Current California RVT license preferred.
• Experience in specialty veterinary medicine preferred.
• Strong venipuncture, patient handling, and mathematical calculation skills.
• Ability to calculate drug dosages, CRIs, client estimates, and invoices accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care and monitoring for Internal Medicine patients.
• Assist with advanced diagnostics, including bloodwork, imaging, endoscopy, biopsies, and aspiration cytology.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments under veterinarian supervision.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, home care, and patient progress.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure equipment is properly maintained and sterilized.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and specialty teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Stay current with advances in Internal Medicine through continuing education.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient handling

Medical calculations

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine

$30.00–$45.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM–6:00 AM)

Up to a $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

Full-time opportunity in San Francisco, California

Advance your veterinary nursing career with the Internal Medicine team at SAGE San Francisco. As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, you’ll work alongside board-certified internists providing advanced diagnostics, procedures, and patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary specialty team committed to exceptional outcomes for pets and their families.

Why Join SAGE San Francisco

At SAGE San Francisco, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, we provide advanced emergency and specialty care through collaboration, innovation, and compassionate medicine. Our Internal Medicine service manages a diverse caseload utilizing advanced diagnostics, endoscopy, imaging, and minimally invasive procedures, offering outstanding opportunities to expand your technical skills.

You’ll join a supportive team that values mentorship, continuing education, and professional development while practicing at one of Northern California’s leading specialty hospitals.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Provide compassionate nursing care and monitoring for Internal Medicine patients.
• Assist with advanced diagnostics, including bloodwork, imaging, endoscopy, biopsies, and aspiration cytology.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments under veterinarian supervision.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, home care, and patient progress.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure equipment is properly maintained and sterilized.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and specialty teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Stay current with advances in Internal Medicine through continuing education.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

• High school diploma required.
• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license preferred.
• Experience in specialty veterinary medicine, particularly Internal Medicine, preferred.
• Strong venipuncture, patient handling, and mathematical calculation skills.
• Ability to calculate drug dosages, CRIs, client estimates, and invoices accurately.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced specialty 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 compensation, $6,000 sign‑on bonus, and $5.50/hour shift differential
• 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), paid vacation and sick leave
• CE allowance, VetBloom RACE‑approved continuing education, license application and renewal reimbursement, and onsite mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
• Career milestone bonuses, including cash bonuses for earning your RVT or VTS
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health and wellness programs, uniforms provided, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Located in the heart of San Francisco, SAGE offers the opportunity to practice advanced specialty medicine in one of the country’s most vibrant cities. Enjoy world‑class dining, outdoor recreation, and access to one of the nation’s leading teams of veterinary specialists while building your career in an innovative, collaborative environment.

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 Internal Medicine career while making a meaningful difference for pets and their families every day.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to the Talent Acquisition team.

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.