Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency
About The Position
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency Up to $40.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) Up to $7,000 Sign-On Bonus Full-time opportunity in San Francisco, California Schedule: Full-time | Four 10-hour shifts Build your emergency veterinary nursing career at SAGE San Francisco. As an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll provide advanced nursing care for critically ill, injured, and unstable patients while working alongside emergency veterinarians, board-certified specialists, and an experienced Emergency & Critical Care team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Vet Tech, Critical Care Veterinary Technician, ICU Veterinary Technician, or California RVT who wants to expand their skills in advanced emergency medicine and specialty patient care. Why Join SAGE San Francisco SAGE San Francisco is one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. Our Emergency & Critical Care team manages a diverse and complex caseload utilizing advanced diagnostics, medical technology, and evidence-based medicine. You'll have opportunities to use your RVT license at a high level while continuing to develop your skills through mentorship, continuing education, specialty exposure, and professional growth.
Requirements
- Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
- Minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience; Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, or Specialty experience preferred.
- Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, CRIs, and advanced patient monitoring.
- Strong mathematical skills for calculating drug dosages, CRIs, client estimates, and invoices.
- Excellent patient handling, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency veterinary hospital.
- Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient and client care.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, or Specialty experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Triage emergency patients and prioritize care based on medical urgency.
- Provide advanced nursing care and continuous monitoring for critically ill and hospitalized patients.
- Administer medications, oxygen therapy, IV fluids, continuous rate infusions (CRIs), and prescribed treatments.
- Place and maintain intravenous, central, and urinary catheters.
- Perform bloodwork and support radiographs, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and other advanced diagnostics.
- Assist veterinarians with CPR, thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis, patient stabilization, and emergency procedures.
- Monitor post-operative and hospitalized patients and quickly recognize changes in patient condition.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records, treatment sheets, and patient documentation.
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians, specialty teams, and pet owners.
- Maintain emergency equipment and supplies and contribute to efficient patient flow.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- Annual RVT Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- VetBloom RACE-approved continuing education and monthly in-house CE
- RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
- Financial support and onsite mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
- Career milestone bonuses for earning advanced credentials
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- uniforms
- wellness resources
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
