Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Full-Time opportunity in Concord, California

Schedule: Thursday–Saturday | Three 12-hour shifts

Build your emergency nursing career at one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. As an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) at SAGE Concord, you'll provide advanced nursing care for emergency patients while working alongside experienced emergency clinicians, specialists, and a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.

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.

You'll have the opportunity to care for a diverse caseload using advanced technology while working with a team that values mentorship, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

In Your Day-toDay You Will

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to emergency patients throughout their hospital stay.

• Triage incoming emergency cases and support clients during urgent and emotionally challenging situations.

• Partner with 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 patient diagnostics.

• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.

• Monitor hospitalized patients and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.

• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates with the medical team.

• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture.

What You Bring

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.

• Minimum of 2 years of emergency or clinical veterinary experience.

• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, and patient handling.

• Excellent communication and client service skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.

• Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and delivering exceptional patient care.

Perks and Benefits

Benefits for this role may 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.

Competitive Compensation

• $25.00–$40.00/hour, based on experience and skill set

• $5.50/hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Education & Professional Growth

• Continuing Education (CE) allowance for RVTs and Veterinary Assistants

• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement

• Financial assistance and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Health and wellness resources

Additional Benefits

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Uniforms provided

• Ongoing mentorship and professional development

Location Highlight

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 in one of Northern California's leading specialty veterinary hospitals.

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 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 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 an experienced Emergency RVT who enjoys practicing advanced medicine, collaborating with a highly skilled team, and making a difference for pets and their families every day, we'd love to hear from you.