Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency
Ethos Veterinary Health·Concord, California
Ethos Veterinary Health·Concord, California
Deliver advanced overnight nursing care, triage emergency cases, and monitor critically ill patients in a specialty hospital. Collaborate with veterinarians to perform diagnostics, treatments, and anesthesia recovery while maintaining accurate medical records.
Up to $40.00/hour (based on experience) + $5.50/hour overnight shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM Full-Time | 4/10 Schedule | Wednesday–Saturday | 9:00 PM–7:30 AM
SAGE Veterinary Centers – Concord is seeking an Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team. As one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency hospitals, SAGE Concord provides advanced emergency and specialty care supported by experienced emergency clinicians and board-certified specialists.
This role is ideal for an experienced RVT who thrives in a fast-paced overnight emergency environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional nursing care to critically ill and injured patients. You'll work alongside a collaborative overnight team dedicated to outstanding patient outcomes and continuous learning.
Why Join SAGE Concord?
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, Integrative Medicine, Ophthalmology, and other specialty services.
Our overnight team plays a vital role in delivering continuous, high-quality emergency care. You'll manage diverse and rewarding cases using advanced technology while working with experienced clinicians who value teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth.
Deliver exceptional overnight nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients.
Triage incoming emergency cases and provide compassionate support to clients during urgent and emotionally challenging situations.
Partner with emergency veterinarians to perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, aspirates, and other diagnostic specimens.
Assist with advanced imaging and emergency diagnostics.
Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.
Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients throughout the night, responding promptly to changes in patient condition.
Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates during shift changes to ensure continuity of care.
Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and support staff to deliver outstanding patient care.
Foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative overnight team culture.
What You Bring
Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
Minimum of two years of emergency or clinical veterinary experience preferred.
Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, patient restraint and handling, and critical patient monitoring.
Excellent communication and client service skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced overnight emergency environment.
Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care.
Perks & Benefits
Concord offers an outstanding quality of life with convenient access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Mount Diablo, and the greater Bay Area. Enjoy a vibrant community, excellent outdoor recreation, and the opportunity to grow your career at one of Northern California'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 isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to advance your emergency nursing career while working alongside an exceptional overnight 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.
Must hold a current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license. A minimum of 2 years of emergency or clinical veterinary experience is preferred.
Market context
California emergency veterinary hospitals often look for credentialed technicians who can handle fast-paced triage, monitoring, and client communication, so demand tends to stay steady in busy metro and referral markets. These roles are competitive because employers usually prefer candidates with emergency or general hospital experience and current RVT, LVT, or CVT certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then highlight any emergency workflow, anesthesia, or patient-care experience in your application.