Veterinary Technician, Critical Care
About The Position
SAGE Campbell is hiring a Veterinary Technician for its Critical Care Unit. The technician supports veterinarians in delivering care and comfort to critically ill or injured patients and works collaboratively with the veterinary team to coordinate treatment and provide around-the-clock care. The position may be full-time or part-time in Campbell, California. The listed full-time schedule is overnight, Wednesday through Saturday; the part-time schedule includes Wednesday swing and Saturday/Sunday day shifts, with 8-hour shifts. Compensation is $25–$40 per hour depending on experience and RVT status, plus shift differentials. Sign-on bonuses are offered to full-time hires: up to $3,500 for swing shift and up to $6,500 for overnight shifts. SAGE Campbell is part of Ethos Veterinary Health and provides specialty and emergency veterinary services, including Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Physical Rehabilitation. The hospital describes its culture as inclusive, collaborative, and team-focused, with an emphasis on compassionate care for pets and their owners. Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k); an Employee Assistance Program; three weeks of accrued paid time off; uniforms; opportunities for growth and advancement; an annual continuing education allowance; and health and wellness programs, including access to an onsite Veterinary Social Worker.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least 2 years of clinical experience in an ER/CCU setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations.
- Maintain a California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP); obtain it within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role. This requirement is waived for incumbents with a valid California RVT license.
- Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during treatments and procedures.
- Closely monitor critically ill or injured patients.
- Collaborate with the team to coordinate treatment and provide around-the-clock care.
- Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their owners.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures such as bloodwork and imaging.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Monitor and maintain medical equipment.
- Communicate with pet owners about patient updates and treatment plans.
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and provide emergency care as needed.
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.
Benefits
- Full-time health insurance
- Full-time dental insurance
- Full-time vision insurance
- Full-time disability insurance
- Full-time life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Three weeks of accrued paid time off
- Uniforms
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Annual continuing education allowance
- Health and wellness programs
- Access to an onsite Veterinary Social Worker
- Sign-on bonus for full-time hires: up to $3,500 for swing shift and up to $6,500 for overnight shifts
- Shift differentials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
