Overnight CCU Veterinary Technician, $7k Sign-On Bonus

Ethos Veterinary Health • San Francisco, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

SAGE Veterinary Centers in San Francisco is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician for its Emergency and Critical Care team. The technician will work alongside emergency veterinarians, specialists, and veterinary nursing colleagues to care for critically ill and hospitalized patients. Candidates with Critical Care experience and experienced registered veterinary technicians seeking to develop advanced ECC nursing skills are encouraged to apply.

The position offers up to $40.00 per hour based on experience and skill set, a $5.50 per hour shift differential for eligible hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM, and a $7,000 sign-on bonus. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 PM to 8:30 AM, with three days off each week. The role includes opportunities for continuing education, professional development, mentorship, and career development toward Veterinary Technician Specialist certification.

Requirements

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license is preferred; experienced unlicensed professionals will be considered.
• Strong foundational technical and patient-care skills.
• Experience with skills such as venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication calculations, anesthesia monitoring, and patient assessment.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to recognize changes in patient condition.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork.
• A desire to continue learning and advancing clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, Specialty, or another fast-paced veterinary environment.
• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Formal Critical Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care and monitoring for critically ill and hospitalized patients.
• Assess patients and promptly communicate important changes in their condition.
• Assist with emergency stabilization, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and continuous rate infusions (CRIs).
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house laboratory testing.
• Support sedation and anesthesia, including patient monitoring and recovery.
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets, electronic medical records, and patient documentation.
• Participate in patient rounds and communicate important information between shifts.

Benefits

• Up to $40.00 per hour based on experience and skill set.
• $7,000 sign-on bonus for this full-time opportunity.
• $5.50 per hour shift differential for eligible hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
• Continuing education and professional development support.
• Mentorship and career pathways toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Annual RVT Continuing Education allowance.
• VetBloom access and RACE-approved continuing education.
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement.
• Purdue University Veterinary Technician Program partnership and educational support.
• Financial support and mentorship toward VTS certification.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources.
• Uniforms provided.

What This Job Offers

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