SAGE, Senior Veterinary Assistant, ECC

Ethos Veterinary Health•Redwood City, CA

56d•$24 - $32

About The Position

At SAGE Redwood City, we are dedicated to providing advanced, compassionate, and collaborative veterinary care. Our Emergency and Critical Care team delivers specialized, 24/7 treatment to patients requiring intensive monitoring and life-saving interventions. We are seeking dedicated, skilled, and team-oriented professionals who are looking for an opportunity to grow alongside an expert team. About the Role: As a Senior Veterinary Assistant in the Emergency and Critical Care department, some of the duties you will be responsible for are as follows:

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Veterinary Assistant Certificate or completion of a veterinary assistant program preferred
Minimum of 5+ years in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine, or at least 10 years in general practice with demonstrated advanced technical skills
Comfortable working with critical and unstable patients.
Familiarity with emergency triage, common ER meds, and CCU protocols.
Excellent communication and teamwork in high-stress environments.
Strong animal handling and restraint techniques.
Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask
Compassionate and patient-centered mindset
Able to lift 40–50 lbs unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Assistant Certificate or completion of a veterinary assistant program preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with emergency triage
Restrain animals safely for procedures, blood draws, and catheter placement.
Monitor vital signs and alert medical team of changes.
Provide comfort and low-stress handling for critically ill or injured patients.
Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications under DVM supervision.
Assist with placing IV lines, oxygen therapy, and fluid therapy monitoring.
Prepare and assist in crash scenarios (e.g., CPR setup, crash cart readiness).
Retrieve emergency medications and supplies promptly.
Maintain a calm, efficient demeanor under high-pressure situations.
Collect urine, fecal, and blood samples.
Run in-house lab tests
Prep patients for radiographs and assist in taking diagnostic images.
Disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment.
Properly handle biohazardous materials.
Ensure clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Accurately chart vitals, treatments, and responses in medical records.
Assist in creating and maintaining treatment sheets.

Benefits

$24.00 - $32.00 hourly plus shift differentials
$5.50/hour paid differential for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am
Sign-on bonus:
Up to $5,000 for Overnight Shift
Up to $3,000 for Swing Shift
In-house RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities
Reimbursement for eligible expenses related to continuing education and coursework
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 RVT or 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.