Ethos Veterinary Health·Redwood City, California
Triage emergency patients and monitor vital signs including ECG and blood pressure. Administer medications, perform laboratory diagnostics, and assist with emergency surgeries and treatments.
Emergency Room Duties Triage emergency patients and document findings Monitor patient vitals including ECG, blood pressure, SpO2, and temperature Administer medications and emergency treatments Place IV catheters and assist with procedures Perform laboratory diagnostics and patient monitoring Assist with emergency surgeries and treatments Communicate patient updates with clients and medical team members
Required Active California RVT license High school diploma or equivalent Preferred 3+ years of emergency or critical care experience as an RVT OR 6+ years of veterinary experience with advanced technical skills Additional Skills Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of veterinary nursing and patient monitoring Ability to perform accurate medical calculations Applicants with significant relevant veterinary experience may also be considered.
Eligible full-time employees will receive: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and sick time Continuing education support License renewal reimbursement Access to RACE-approved training and development programs Employee Assistance Program Uniform allowance
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
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 appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. PM19
Must possess an active California RVT license and a high school diploma. Preferred candidates have 3+ years of emergency/critical care experience or 6+ years of general veterinary experience.
Market context
Emergency veterinary technician roles in California are often competitive because clinics need licensed RVTs who can handle fast-paced triage, monitoring, and urgent care support. Candidates with emergency or critical care experience, or broader general practice experience, may stand out, especially when paired with an active California RVT license and a high school diploma. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight any ER or critical care cases in your application.