Registered Veterinary Technician, ER/CCU

Ethos Veterinary Health • Redwood City, CA

90d • $29 - $40

About The Position

SAGE Redwood City is the most respected center for specialized and emergency veterinary services in the SF Bay Area. We set the benchmark for delivering compassionate and collaborative care that enhances the well-being of pets and their caregivers. 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees