Registered Veterinary Technician, Neurology
Ethos Veterinary Health·Concord, California
Ethos Veterinary Health·Concord, California
The Neurology RVT manages high-acuity patients through intake, surgery, and rehabilitation, with a heavy focus on anesthesia monitoring and advanced imaging. Key duties include administering medications, supporting neurologists during exams, and providing compassionate client education.
Up to $48.00/hour (DOE) + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) Full-time opportunity in Concord, California Schedule: Tuesday–Friday | Four 10-hour shifts | No Weekends
Advance your career in one of the most rewarding areas of specialty veterinary medicine. As a Neurology Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) at SAGE Concord, you'll work alongside board-certified neurologists providing advanced nursing care for complex neurology and neurosurgery patients. From MRI and CT imaging to high-risk anesthesia and post-operative recovery, you'll play an integral role in delivering exceptional patient outcomes while expanding your technical skills in a collaborative specialty environment.
At SAGE Concord, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll work in the largest Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital in the East Bay. Since opening our state-of-the-art facility in 2022, we've expanded access to advanced Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, and Integrative Medicine.
This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced neurology cases every day while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule, exceptional mentorship, and outstanding opportunities for long-term professional growth.
In your day-To-Day, you will
Administer and closely monitor anesthesia for neurosurgical procedures and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Support MRI, CT, spinal taps, and other anesthetized procedures.
Perform pre-operative assessments, post-operative monitoring, and patient recovery.
Assist neurologists with neurologic examinations and comprehensive case workups.
Calculate and administer medications, continuous rate infusions (CRIs), and IV fluid therapy.
Place and maintain intravenous, urinary, and feeding catheters.
Monitor patient vital signs, pain scores, and neurologic status throughout hospitalization.
Provide emergency stabilization and ongoing nursing care for seizure and neurologic patients.
Assist with rehabilitation, mobility support, and daily nursing care for neurologic patients.
Educate clients with compassion and professionalism regarding patient care and recovery.
Maintain thorough and accurate electronic medical records.
Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.
What you bring
Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
Minimum of three years of veterinary technician experience; specialty, Emergency, ICU, anesthesia, or Neurology experience strongly preferred.
Strong anesthesia monitoring experience, particularly with high-risk patients.
Excellent technical skills including drug calculations, catheter placement, advanced nursing care, and patient monitoring.
Strong critical thinking, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Perks & benefits
Located in the heart of the East Bay, Concord offers an exceptional quality of life with easy access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Mount Diablo, and the greater Bay Area. Enjoy scenic hiking, outdoor recreation, vibrant dining, and a welcoming community while building your specialty career at one of Northern California's premier veterinary referral 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 professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and excellence.
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 help advance veterinary medicine—together.
At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to advance your specialty nursing career while working with one of California's leading veterinary Neurology teams. If you're passionate about advanced patient care, lifelong learning, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become an essential part of the SAGE Concord team.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
Candidates must hold an active California RVT license and have at least 3 years of veterinary technician experience. Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and managing high-risk specialty or ER patients is required.
Market context
Registered Veterinary Technician roles in neurology in California are typically driven by specialty and referral-clinic demand, especially for candidates who can support complex neurologic cases and high-acuity patients. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an active California RVT license, anesthesia monitoring experience, and comfort with high-risk specialty or ER workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your hands-on neurology and anesthesia experience before applying.
