Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency
About The Position
SAGE Veterinary Centers – Concord is seeking an Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team. As one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency hospitals, SAGE Concord provides advanced emergency and specialty care supported by experienced emergency clinicians and board-certified specialists. This role is ideal for an experienced RVT who thrives in a fast-paced overnight emergency environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional nursing care to critically ill and injured patients. You'll work alongside a collaborative overnight team dedicated to outstanding patient outcomes and continuous learning. At SAGE Concord, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll work in the largest Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital in the East Bay. Since opening our state-of-the-art facility in 2022, we've expanded access to advanced Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Ophthalmology, and other specialty services. Our overnight team plays a vital role in delivering continuous, high-quality emergency care. You'll manage diverse and rewarding cases using advanced technology while working with experienced clinicians who value teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth.
Requirements
- Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
- Minimum of two years of emergency or clinical veterinary experience preferred.
- Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, patient restraint and handling, and critical patient monitoring.
- Excellent communication and client service skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced overnight emergency environment.
- Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional overnight nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients.
- Triage incoming emergency cases and provide compassionate support to clients during urgent and emotionally challenging situations.
- Partner with emergency veterinarians to perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, aspirates, and other diagnostic specimens.
- Assist with advanced imaging and emergency diagnostics.
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.
- Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients throughout the night, responding promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates during shift changes to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and support staff to deliver outstanding patient care.
- Foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative overnight team culture.
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- retirement benefits
- paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- VetBloom continuing education access
- ongoing professional development
- RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
- Financial assistance and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- health and wellness resources
- uniforms provided
- employee discounts
- Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
