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Ethos Veterinary Health·San Francisco, California
Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency · $40 - $40/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 224 posted nursing roles in San Francisco, California rates. This role sits in the 37th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 19% below the San Francisco, California median for nursing roles.
Provide advanced nursing care for critically ill and unstable patients while assisting veterinarians with emergency procedures and diagnostics. Maintain accurate medical records and ensure efficient patient flow within the emergency and critical care unit.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency Up to $40.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) Up to $7,000 Sign-On Bonus Full-time opportunity in San Francisco, California Schedule: Full-time | Four 10-hour shifts Build your emergency veterinary nursing career at SAGE San Francisco.
As an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll provide advanced nursing care for critically ill, injured, and unstable patients while working alongside emergency veterinarians, board-certified specialists, and an experienced Emergency & Critical Care team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Vet Tech, Critical Care Veterinary Technician, ICU Veterinary Technician, or California RVT who wants to expand their skills in advanced emergency medicine and specialty patient care.
Why Join SAGE San Francisco SAGE San Francisco is one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals.
Our Emergency & Critical Care team manages a diverse and complex caseload utilizing advanced diagnostics, medical technology, and evidence-based medicine.
You'll have opportunities to use your RVT license at a high level while continuing to develop your skills through mentorship, continuing education, specialty exposure, and professional growth.
In Your Day-to-Day, You Will Triage emergency patients and prioritize care based on medical urgency.
Provide advanced nursing care and continuous monitoring for critically ill and hospitalized patients.
Administer medications, oxygen therapy, IV fluids, continuous rate infusions (CRIs), and prescribed treatments.
Place and maintain intravenous, central, and urinary catheters.
Perform bloodwork and support radiographs, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and other advanced diagnostics.
Assist veterinarians with CPR, thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis, patient stabilization, and emergency procedures.
Monitor post-operative and hospitalized patients and quickly recognize changes in patient condition.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records, treatment sheets, and patient documentation.
Communicate effectively with veterinarians, specialty teams, and pet owners.
Maintain emergency equipment and supplies and contribute to efficient patient flow.
What You Bring Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
Requires a current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license and a minimum of three years of clinical experience. Candidates must possess strong technical skills in emergency medicine and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience; Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, or Specialty experience preferred.
Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, CRIs, and advanced patient monitoring.
Strong mathematical skills for calculating drug dosages, CRIs, client estimates, and invoices.
Excellent patient handling, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency veterinary hospital.
Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient and client care.
Perks & Benefits Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), paid vacation, and sick leave Annual RVT Continuing Education (CE) allowance VetBloom RACE-approved continuing education and monthly in-house CE RVT license application and renewal reimbursement Financial support and onsite mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification Career milestone bonuses for earning advanced credentials Employee Assistance Program (EAP), uniforms, and wellness resources Career advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health Location Highlight Located in San Francisco, SAGE is accessible to veterinary professionals throughout Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, San Mateo, Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, and surrounding Bay Area communities.
About Ethos Veterinary Health 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 professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
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 help advance veterinary medicine—together.
Join Us If you're a California RVT, Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Veterinary Technician, Critical Care Veterinary Technician, ICU Veterinary Technician, or Specialty Veterinary Technician ready to expand your expertise in emergency triage, critical care, CRIs, advanced diagnostics, patient stabilization, and hospitalized patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the Emergency & Critical Care team at SAGE San Francisco.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. #INDM
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.