Registered Veterinary Technician, ER
Ethos Veterinary Health·Concord, California
Ethos Veterinary Health·Concord, California
Deliver advanced nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients, including triaging and supporting clients. Serve as the primary nurse for emergency surgical procedures and partner with veterinarians for diagnostics and treatments.
Up to $40.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6: 00 PM–6:00 AM) Full-time opportunity in Concord, California
Schedule: Sunday–Wednesday | 3:00 PM–1:00 AM | Four 10-hour shifts (Swing Shift)
Advance your emergency nursing career at SAGE Concord, one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency hospitals. As an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician, you'll work alongside experienced emergency doctors and specialists providing advanced nursing care for critically ill and injured patients in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
At SAGE Concord, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll be part of the largest specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in the East Bay. Since opening our state-of-the-art facility in 2022, we've built a collaborative culture where emergency doctors, specialists, RVTs, and support teams work together to deliver exceptional patient care.
You'll gain experience with advanced diagnostics, emergency surgery, and complex medical cases while benefiting from mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for long-term career growth.
In your day-To-Day, you will
Deliver exceptional nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.
Serve as the primary nurse for emergency surgical procedures during swing shifts.
Triage emergency patients and support clients throughout their hospital experience.
Partner with veterinarians to perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with advanced diagnostic imaging.
Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.
Monitor hospitalized patients and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
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 two years of emergency or clinical veterinary experience.
Strong technical skills in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, CPR, drug calculations, critical patient care, and patient handling.
Excellent communication, client service, and teamwork skills.
Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced emergency environment.
A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Perks & benefits
Concord, California offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and outdoor adventure, with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, and Mount Diablo State Park. Enjoy a vibrant community, excellent dining, and year-round recreation while building your career at one of the region's premier specialty veterinary hospitals.
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class 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 lead, grow, and help shape the future of veterinary specialty medicine.
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. Requires a minimum of two years of emergency or clinical veterinary experience with strong technical skills in critical care and anesthesia.
Market context
Emergency veterinary teams in California often need RVTs who can step into fast-paced, high-acuity settings and support critical patient care. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for a current California RVT license, at least two years of emergency or clinical experience, and strong anesthesia monitoring and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and prepare examples of ER cases, patient monitoring, and team coordination from your background.