Temporary RVT, Surgery
Ethos Veterinary Health·Redwood City, California
Ethos Veterinary Health·Redwood City, California
The Surgery Technician is responsible for preparing surgical suites, assisting with patient preparation, and monitoring anesthesia during procedures. They also provide postoperative care, maintain surgical equipment, and communicate effectively with clients regarding patient recovery.
Registered veterinary technician (Rvt) – surgery
Up to $40.00/hour (based on experience and skill set) + $5.50/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM Full-Time | Temporary (6–12 Months) | 4/10 Schedule with Occasional Weekend Day Potential Sign-On Bonus if Converted to Full-Time
SAGE Veterinary Centers – Redwood City is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Surgery team in a temporary full-time role with the potential to transition into a permanent position. As one of the Bay Area's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, SAGE Redwood City provides advanced surgical care supported by board-certified surgeons and a collaborative team of specialists dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
This role is ideal for an experienced RVT who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is passionate about anesthesia, perioperative nursing, and providing exceptional patient care from admission through recovery.
Why Join SAGE Redwood City?
At SAGE Redwood City, you'll work alongside board-certified surgeons and specialty teams in a collaborative, team-focused environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. You'll gain hands-on experience with advanced surgical procedures while helping deliver exceptional care using state-of-the-art equipment and evidence-based medicine. This temporary opportunity also offers the possibility of transitioning into a full-time position with a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Prepare surgical suites, sterilize instruments, and assist with patient preparation before surgery.
Administer, monitor, and adjust anesthesia throughout surgical procedures.
Assist surgeons by supplying instruments and maintaining strict aseptic technique.
Monitor patients during recovery, administer medications, and maintain accurate medical records.
Obtain and process radiographs to support surgical planning and patient care.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and anesthesia equipment.
Educate clients on postoperative care, medications, and discharge instructions.
Assist with emergency surgical procedures as needed.
Accurately calculate drug dosages, continuous rate infusions (CRIs), client estimates, and invoices.
Collaborate closely with surgeons, RVTs, and support staff to ensure efficient workflow and outstanding patient care.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture focused on surgical excellence.
What You Bring
Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Clinical experience in veterinary surgery required.
Strong anesthesia monitoring and perioperative nursing skills.
Ability to accurately calculate medication dosages, CRIs, client estimates, and invoices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and team members.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 60 days of hire if not already waived by a valid California RVT license.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty surgical environment.
Perks & Benefits
Redwood City offers the best of the San Francisco Peninsula, with easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, coastal destinations, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities. Enjoy a vibrant community while advancing your career at one of the nation's leading specialty veterinary hospitals.
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of more than 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
At Ethos, this is an opportunity to advance your surgical nursing career while working alongside an exceptional team committed to providing outstanding patient care—with the potential to transition into a permanent full-time role.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to the Talent Acquisition team.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
Candidates must hold an active California Registered Veterinary Technician (CA-RVT) license and have clinical experience in veterinary surgery. A high school diploma is required, along with the ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses and CRIs.
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