Veterinary Technician, CCU
About The Position
Join the Critical Care Unit at SAGE San Francisco and make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill patients. Whether you're a Registered Veterinary Technician or an experienced Senior Veterinary Assistant, you'll work alongside board-certified specialists and emergency clinicians providing advanced nursing care in a collaborative, fast-paced specialty hospital. At SAGE San Francisco, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, we provide advanced emergency and specialty care for pets throughout the Bay Area. Our collaborative team is committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and continuous learning while supporting one another through complex and rewarding cases. As a member of our Critical Care Unit, you'll work with advanced medical technology, experienced specialists, and a team dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for patients and their families.
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician: Current California RVT license required.
- Senior Veterinary Assistant: Minimum of three years of hands-on clinical experience in a veterinary hospital.
- Strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional patient and client care.
Responsibilities
- Triage incoming patients and assist veterinarians with patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Provide advanced monitoring and nursing care for hospitalized critical care patients.
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia.
- Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratories.
- Collaborate with veterinarians on treatment plans and communicate patient updates to clients.
- Participate in daily patient rounds to ensure continuity of care across shifts.
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital 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 company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- Annual CE allowance
- VetBloom continuing education access
- license application and renewal reimbursement (RVTs)
- Purdue University Veterinary Technician Program partnership
- scholarships
- ongoing professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- provided uniforms
- comprehensive wellness benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- milestone recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
