Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health·Sacramento County, California

$25 - $34/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Veterinary Technician, Emergency · $25 - $34/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-30% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Sacramento County, California ($35.50/hr)

32 similar openings in the Sacramento County area · median $35.50/hr

$8.45/hr · lowesthighest · $75.00/hr

this role: $25.00/hrmedian $35.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Sacramento County, California rates. This role sits in the 17th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 30% below the Sacramento County, California median for nursing roles.

Provide advanced nursing care for specialty patients, including triage, medical history collection, and monitoring of hospitalized patients. Assist with diagnostic procedures such as CT imaging, ECGs, and laboratory sample processing while maintaining accurate medical records.

Vista Veterinary Specialists | Sacramento, California Vista Veterinary Specialists is hiring for full-time positions within our growing specialty hospital. If you are passionate about advanced patient care, specialty medicine, cardiology, internal medicine, emergency care, diagnostic imaging, and veterinary nursing, we invite you to join our collaborative team. Current Openings Full-Time Internal Medicine Assistant, Monday–Thursday Full-Time Emergency Technician, Sunday–Wednesday 7a-5:30p Pharmacy Technician / Charge Capture Hybrid, Monday–Friday, Five 8-hour shifts $21 - $27/hr Overnight ER Technician, Sunday–Wednesday, $23-$34/hr Overnight Veterinary Assistant/Technician, Thursday–Saturday, $19-$25/hr

Compensation: $23-$34/hr DOE

Differentials

Overnight (6 PM–6
AM): +$5/hour
Weekend: +$1/hour
Weekend
Overnight: +$6/hour total Prior experience is preferred but not required. We are committed to training motivated candidates who are eager to develop advanced nursing skills in a specialty hospital environment. About Vista Veterinary Specialists Vista Veterinary Specialists is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Northern California. Our recently expanded 17,300-square-foot facility was designed to support advanced specialty and critical care medicine.
Our hospital features: Five fully equipped operating rooms Advanced on-site CT scanner Dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Intermediate Care Unit (ICW) Digital radiography Ultrasonography Endoscopy suite Full in-house laboratory Advanced patient monitoring systems Specialty Services Emergency & Critical Care Cardiology Internal Medicine Radiology Our multi-disciplinary team is committed to providing exceptional patient care through collaboration, advanced diagnostics, and cutting-edge veterinary medicine. Key Responsibilities Depending on position and experience level, responsibilities may include: Provide advanced veterinary nursing care for specialty patients Perform patient assessments, triage, and medical history collection Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in condition Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments as directed Ability to perform accurate drug dosage and fluid calculations Assist with cardiology diagnostics including ECGs and echocardiography Assist with internal medicine procedures and advanced case management Collect and process laboratory samples Assist with radiography, CT imaging, and diagnostic procedures Prepare and monitor patients for anesthesia and recovery Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation Educate clients regarding treatment plans, medications, and home care Collaborate with specialists, veterinarians, RVTs, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care

Requirements

A current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license is required for technician roles, while prior experience is preferred but not required for assistants. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and thrive in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment.

professional certificate
Patient Monitoring
Patient Assessment
Triage
Client Education
Echocardiography
Medical Record Documentation
Anesthesia Monitoring
Radiography
Laboratory Sample Processing
Pharmacology
ECG
Emergency Care
CT Imaging
Veterinary Nursing
Fluid Calculation
Drug Dosage Calculation

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $25 - $34/hr
Location: Sacramento County, California
Posted: Jul 28, 2026
Closes: Oct 26, 2026
Application: Employer website

Emergency vet tech roles stay competitive

Emergency Veterinary Technician roles in California are often in steady demand because 24/7 hospitals need staff who can handle urgent cases, triage, and fast-paced teamwork. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for solid clinical experience, comfort with high-acuity patients, and credentials such as a CA-RVT or the ability to secure a controlled substance permit quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the emergency setting before applying.