Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health • San Francisco, CA

5d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

SAGE San Francisco is a leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospital dedicated to providing advanced patient care through expertise, compassion, and collaboration. Our team of board-certified specialists and experienced veterinary professionals is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for pets and their families. We are seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Surgery team. This role is ideal for a technician with strong anesthesia, surgical nursing, and patient care skills who thrives in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment.

Requirements

• Active California RVT license
• Proficiency in anesthesia administration and monitoring
• Strong technical, organizational, and mathematical skills
• Excellent communication and client service abilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in veterinary surgery or specialty practice preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and surgical suites for procedures
• Assist surgeons and veterinarians during surgery
• Administer and monitor anesthesia
• Place IV and urinary catheters; perform venipuncture and blood collection
• Administer medications, including controlled substances
• Perform basic laboratory testing
• Monitor and communicate patient status throughout treatment and recovery
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Support client communication and patient care during examinations
• Participate in on-call and holiday coverage as needed
• Follow OSHA and hospital safety protocols

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Annual RVT CE allowance and license reimbursement
• Paid continuing education and career development
• Uniform reimbursement
• Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
• $5.50/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM–6 AM

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed