Registered Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

Ethos Veterinary Health•Redwood City, CA

65d•$0 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

SAGE Veterinary Centers in Redwood City is seeking a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their team. This role focuses on providing safe anesthesia and high-quality patient care, particularly in the context of advanced diagnostics and specialty services like Neurology and advanced imaging. The hospital is committed to exceptional veterinary care through collaboration, innovation, and compassion. The position offers a differential pay for night hours and opportunities for professional growth within a leading network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals.

Requirements

Current and valid RVT license in the state of California.
5+ years of experience in anesthesia monitoring.
Knowledgeable about anesthetic drugs, patient monitoring, and safety practices.
Calm under pressure and able to multitask effectively.
Excellent communicator and team player.
Able to work with all levels of staff across multiple departments.
Committed to providing compassionate patient care.
Candidates must be able to safely work in an MRI environment, free from certain metallic implants, pacemakers, or other devices that may be affected by MRI technology.
Ability to lift and move animals and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs regularly.
Ability to stand, walk, and maintain focus for extended periods during procedures.
Manual dexterity to handle instruments, catheters, and monitoring equipment accurately.
Vision, hearing, and cognitive abilities sufficient for safe patient monitoring and documentation.

Nice To Haves

MRI experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform pre-anesthetic assessments, IV catheter placement, induction, intubation, and recovery monitoring.
Monitor anesthesia and ensure patient safety for MRI scans.
Operate anesthesia and monitoring equipment safely in an MRI environment, following all safety protocols.
Assist neurologists during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Maintain accurate medical records, including anesthesia monitoring logs.
Support patient care before, during, and after procedures.
Collaborate with veterinarians, RVTs, and support staff to ensure smooth workflow.
Educate and communicate with clients regarding patient care as needed.
Maintain clean, organized, and properly functioning equipment.
Take an active role in optimizing workflows and developing efficient processes, contributing to the growth of the MRI service.
Other duties as assigned