Veterinary Technician, CCU
Ethos Veterinary Health·San Francisco, California
Ethos Veterinary Health·San Francisco, California
Provide advanced nursing care, monitoring, and triage for critically ill patients in a fast-paced specialty hospital. Collaborate with veterinarians on treatment plans and manage anesthesia induction and recovery.
Critical Care Veterinary Technician – Swing Shift Up to $40.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) + Sign-On Bonus (RVT: $7,000 | Senior Veterinary Assistant: $5,000) Full-time opportunity in San Francisco, California Schedule: Sunday–Wednesday | 12:00 PM–2:00 AM | Full-Time Swing Join the Critical Care Unit at SAGE San Francisco and make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill patients.
Whether you're a Registered Veterinary Technician or an experienced Senior Veterinary Assistant, you'll work alongside board-certified specialists and emergency clinicians providing advanced nursing care in a collaborative, fast-paced specialty hospital.
Why Join SAGE San Francisco At SAGE San Francisco, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, we provide advanced emergency and specialty care for pets throughout the Bay Area.
Our collaborative team is committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and continuous learning while supporting one another through complex and rewarding cases.
As a member of our Critical Care Unit, you'll work with advanced medical technology, experienced specialists, and a team dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for patients and their families.
In Your Day-to-Day, You Will Triage incoming patients and assist veterinarians with patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
Provide advanced monitoring and nursing care for hospitalized critical care patients.
Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia.
Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratories.
Collaborate with veterinarians on treatment plans and communicate patient updates to clients.
Participate in daily patient rounds to ensure continuity of care across shifts.
Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.
What You Bring Registered Veterinary Technician: Current California RVT license required.
Senior Veterinary Assistant: Minimum of three years of hands-on clinical experience in a veterinary hospital.
Strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm and compassionate in a fast-paced critical care environment.
Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional patient and client care.
Perks & Benefits Benefits for this role include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA), paid vacation, and sick leave Annual CE allowance, VetBloom continuing education access, license application and renewal reimbursement (RVTs), Purdue University Veterinary Technician Program partnership, scholarships, and ongoing professional development Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided uniforms, and comprehensive wellness benefits Career advancement opportunities and milestone recognition within Ethos Veterinary Health Location Highlight Located in the heart of San Francisco, SAGE offers the opportunity to practice advanced specialty medicine in one of the country's most vibrant and innovative cities.
Enjoy world-class dining, culture, outdoor recreation, and access to some of the most respected veterinary specialists in the region.
About Ethos Veterinary Health 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.
Join Us At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to advance your critical care career while making a meaningful difference for pets and their families every day.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to the Talent Acquisition team.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 RVT license or a minimum of three years of clinical experience as a veterinary assistant. Must possess strong technical skills and the ability to remain calm in a critical care environment.
Market context
California CCU Veterinary Technician roles typically draw steady demand because emergency and critical care teams need licensed RVTs or highly experienced veterinary assistants who can handle fast-paced clinical work. These positions are competitive because employers look for calm communication under pressure, and the benefits package often includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and an EAP. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your California RVT status or 3+ years of clinical experience before applying.
