Veterinary Technician, Urgent Care

Ethos Veterinary Health•Redwood City, CA

10d•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

SAGE Redwood City is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) to join its Urgent Care team in Redwood City, California. The role provides prompt evaluation and same-day medical care for patients who need attention but may not require emergency or ICU-level intervention. Team members use veterinary nursing skills to assess incoming patients, support diagnostics and procedures, and explain treatment plans and next steps to clients. The position includes a flexible full-time 3/12 or 4/10 schedule, with shifts listed as Sunday–Wednesday, 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m., or Thursday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Compensation is up to $40 per hour for RVTs and $25–$36 per hour for Senior Veterinary Assistants, based on experience and credentials. A $5.50 per-hour differential applies to qualifying hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. SAGE Redwood City is a specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving the San Francisco Bay Area and is part of Ethos Veterinary Health. The position offers opportunities to develop skills in urgent care, diagnostics, patient monitoring, and client communication while working alongside experienced veterinary professionals.

Requirements

Current and valid California RVT license, or at least 3 years of veterinary nursing experience.
Strong veterinary nursing, animal handling, restraint, and patient-care skills.
Comfort performing or assisting with laboratory diagnostics and radiology.
Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, medications, and common veterinary procedures.
Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective while managing multiple patients and priorities.
Strong communication and client education skills.
Attention to detail and ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Collaborative approach and willingness to support the team wherever patient care requires.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
For SVAs, California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) required within 60 days of hire; waived for RVTs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in urgent care, emergency, specialty, or high-volume veterinary medicine is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate incoming urgent-care patients, obtain histories, record vital signs, and identify changes requiring immediate attention.
Provide nursing care, administer medications and treatments as directed, assist with procedures, and monitor patients during visits.
Collect samples and perform laboratory testing, including blood work, urinalysis, and cytology; assist with radiology and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, sedation, and other urgent-care procedures while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
Monitor sedated patients and patients recovering from procedures, and promptly communicate changes in patient status.
Help clients understand medications, home-care instructions, follow-up recommendations, and treatment plans.
Maintain complete and timely patient records documenting treatments, diagnostics, medications, and patient responses.
Perform accurate calculations for medications, CRIs, invoices, estimates, and other clinical needs.
Communicate with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service team members to support efficient patient care.
Provide calm, compassionate support to patients and their families, particularly during unexpected illness or injury.
Step in wherever patient care requires support.