Registered Veterinary Technician, ECC

Ethos Veterinary Health•Redwood City, CA

3d•$29 - $40

About The Position

Our Emergency and Critical Care team provides 24/7 specialized care and treatment to hospitalized patients requiring intensive monitoring. We manage a wide range of cases, including GI, metabolic, and respiratory emergencies, immune-mediated diseases, and heart failure. From basic patient care and TLC to advanced procedures such as oxygen therapy, total parenteral nutrition, and blood transfusions, our critical care nurses play a vital role in our patients' well-being. About the Job: Our teams are essential in assisting with the care and treatment of critically ill or injured animals.

Requirements

High school diploma
Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in the state of California
Minimum of 5+ years in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine, or at least 10 years in general practice with demonstrated advanced technical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients, demonstrating tact, patience, and professional courtesy while maintaining confidentiality and discretion
Proficiency in mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices, estimates, and other related calculations

Responsibilities

Triage and prioritize incoming patients; communicate findings using SOAP notes.
Monitor vitals (TPR, BP, SpO2, ECG) and recognize critical changes.
Administer emergency treatments, including fluids, oxygen, transfusions, and wound care.
Place IV/IO/central lines and assist in emergency surgeries (GDV, FBs, laceration repair).
Perform in-house diagnostics (labs, cytology, blood gases).
Handle and restrain patients safely; assist with crash cart readiness.
Support pet owners with updates and discharge instructions.
Provide intensive nursing care to critical and post-op patients.
Administer meds (IV, IM, SQ, PO); manage CRIs, TPN, and transfusions.
Conduct detailed patient assessments and communicate during rounds.
Maintain sterile CCU protocols and provide emotional support and updates to pet parents.

Benefits

$29.00 - $40.00 hourly plus shift differentials
$5.50/hour paid differential for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am
Sign-on bonus: Up to $7,000 for Overnight Shift Up to $5,000 for Swing Shift
In-house RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities
Reimbursement for eligible expenses related to continuing education and coursework
License renewal reimbursement
Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT/RVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
Employee Referral Program
Bonuses for achieving major career milestones, such as obtaining VTS certification
Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, vacation and sick time accrual, and uniforms
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.