Veterinary Technician, Critical Care
Ethos Veterinary Health·Concord, California
Ethos Veterinary Health·Concord, California
Deliver advanced nursing care to critically ill and hospitalized patients, including monitoring vitals and administering complex treatments. Collaborate with specialists and emergency veterinarians to manage triage, emergency procedures, and patient recovery.
Up to $40.00/hour (based on experience) + $5.50/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM Full-Time | Friday–Sunday | 3:00 PM–4:00 AM (Three 12-hour Overnight Shifts)
SAGE Veterinary Centers – Concord is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our Critical Care Unit (CCU). As one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency hospitals, SAGE Concord provides advanced emergency and critical care supported by board-certified specialists and a highly collaborative medical team.
This role is ideal for an experienced veterinary technician who thrives in a fast-paced specialty environment and is passionate about caring for critically ill and hospitalized patients. You'll work alongside Emergency veterinarians, board-certified specialists, and skilled technicians to provide life-saving care for some of the region's most complex cases.
Why Join SAGE Concord?
At SAGE Concord, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll work in one of the largest Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospitals in the East Bay. Our state-of-the-art facility offers advanced Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and other specialty services.
You'll join a collaborative team that values clinical excellence, mentorship, continuous learning, and professional growth while caring for some of the most challenging veterinary patients.
Deliver advanced nursing care to critically ill and hospitalized patients in the Critical Care Unit.
Monitor patient vital signs, oxygen therapy, pain management, and recovery.
Place and maintain IV catheters, central venous catheters, and urinary catheters.
Administer IV fluids, medications, continuous rate infusions (CRIs), and other prescribed treatments.
Perform venipuncture, laboratory testing, and point-of-care diagnostics.
Assist with emergency procedures, CPR, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative recovery.
Triage emergency patients and collaborate with Emergency veterinarians and specialty clinicians.
Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates with the medical team.
Promote patient comfort while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment.
Maintain Critical Care equipment, crash carts, and treatment areas to ensure emergency readiness.
Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture.
What You Bring
Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license; experienced unlicensed applicants will also be considered.
Minimum of two years of veterinary technician experience; Emergency or Critical Care experience strongly preferred.
Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, critical patient nursing, anesthesia monitoring, and patient handling.
Ability to accurately calculate medication dosages, CRIs, treatment estimates, and invoices.
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment.
A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
Perks & Benefits
Concord offers the ideal blend of professional opportunity and California lifestyle. Located in the East Bay, you'll enjoy convenient access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Mount Diablo, regional parks, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities while building your career at one of Northern California's premier 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 isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to advance your critical care nursing career while working alongside an exceptional team committed to providing outstanding patient care.
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.
Requires a current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license or equivalent experience with a minimum of 2 years in veterinary nursing. Strong technical skills in critical care, anesthesia monitoring, and medication calculations are essential.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
