Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health

$83K — $93K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required
  • 3+ years of veterinary clinical experience (specialty medicine preferred)
  • Strong math skills for drug dosing, CRIs, and invoicing
  • Must obtain a California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 60 days (waived with valid CA-RVT license)
  • CA-RVT license preferred

Responsibilities

  • Triage and monitor incoming patients, including critical and fractious cases
  • Administer treatments, medications, oxygen therapy, and IV fluids
  • Place and maintain catheters, central lines, and urinary catheters
  • Perform diagnostic tests (bloodwork, radiographs, ultrasound, CT/MRI)
  • Assist in emergency procedures (CPR, thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis)
  • Ensure accurate documentation and communication with both doctors and pet owners
  • Provide supportive care for post-surgical and long-term patients

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with match, EAP
  • Vacation and sick time accrual + uniforms provided
  • Competitive RVT CE allowance & reimbursement for license application/renewal
  • Paid continuing education (CE) + monthly RACE-approved courses
  • Cash bonuses for career milestones (RVT, VTS)
  • Financial support & onsite mentorship toward VTS pursuit
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Full Job Description
ER Veterinary Technician

Location: SAGE San Francisco
Schedule: Full-Time | 4/10 schedule
Compensation: Up to $40/hour + $5.50/hr shift differential (6pm-6am)
Hiring Bonus: Up to $7,000

Position Details:

As a Veterinary Technician in the ER department, you will be responsible to:
  • Triage and monitor incoming patients, including critical and fractious cases
  • Administer treatments, medications, oxygen therapy, and IV fluids
  • Place and maintain catheters, central lines, and urinary catheters
  • Perform diagnostic tests (bloodwork, radiographs, ultrasound, CT/MRI)
  • Assist in emergency procedures (CPR, thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis)
  • Ensure accurate documentation and communication with both doctors and pet owners
  • Provide supportive care for post-surgical and long-term patients
  • Maintain and stock emergency equipment and supplies
  • Demonstrate calmness, critical thinking, and teamwork under pressure
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • High school diploma required
  • 3+ years of veterinary clinical experience (specialty medicine preferred)
  • Strong math skills for drug dosing, CRIs, and invoicing
  • Must obtain a California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 60 days (waived with valid CA-RVT license)
  • CA-RVT license preferred


Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with match, EAP
  • Vacation and sick time accrual + uniforms provided
  • Competitive RVT CE allowance & reimbursement for license application/renewal
  • Paid continuing education (CE) + monthly RACE-approved courses
  • Cash bonuses for career milestones (RVT, VTS)
  • Financial support & onsite mentorship toward VTS pursuit
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Hiring Bonus: RVT: $7,000Senior VA: $5,000

Apply today and become an essential part of our life-saving team at SAGE San Francisco!

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