Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency
Up to $40.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM-6:00 AM)Full-time opportunity in Concord, CaliforniaSchedule: Sunday-Wednesday | 3:00 PM-1:00 AM | Four 10-hour shifts (Swing Shift)
Advance your emergency nursing career at SAGE Concord, one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency hospitals. As an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician, you'll work alongside experienced emergency doctors and specialists providing advanced nursing care for critically ill and injured patients in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
You'll gain experience with advanced diagnostics, emergency surgery, and complex medical cases while benefiting from mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for long-term career growth.In Your Day-to-Day, You Will
- Deliver exceptional nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.
- Serve as the primary nurse for emergency surgical procedures during swing shifts.
- Triage emergency patients and support clients throughout their hospital experience.
- Partner with veterinarians to perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with advanced diagnostic imaging.
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.
What You Bring- Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
- Minimum of two years of emergency or clinical veterinary experience.
- Strong technical skills in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, CPR, drug calculations, critical patient care, and patient handling.
- Excellent communication, client service, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced emergency environment.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Perks & Benefits
Benefits for this role 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.
- 401(k) with employer contribution, paid vacation and sick leave
- CE allowance, VetBloom continuing education access, ongoing professional development, and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
- RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health and wellness resources, and uniform allowance
- Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health
Location Highlight
Concord, California offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and outdoor adventure, with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, and Mount Diablo State Park. Enjoy a vibrant community, excellent dining, and year-round recreation while building your career at one of the region's premier specialty veterinary hospitals.
