Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Surgery

Experienced

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Surgery

Up to $48.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Shift Differential for any hours worked between 6pm-6am
Up to $9,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-time opportunity in San Francisco, California
Schedule: Full-time | Four 10-hour shifts

Advance your career in veterinary surgery at SAGE San Francisco. As a Surgery Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll work alongside board-certified veterinary surgeons providing advanced anesthesia, surgical nursing, perioperative care, and post-operative monitoring for complex specialty cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RVT, Surgery Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia Technician, or Specialty Veterinary Technician looking to expand their expertise in advanced surgical procedures and anesthesia while working at the top of their license.

Why Join SAGE San Francisco

SAGE San Francisco is a premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospital providing advanced patient care through a collaborative team of board-certified specialists, emergency veterinarians, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and support professionals.

Our Surgery team manages a diverse caseload of complex soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and minimally invasive procedures. You'll have the opportunity to strengthen your anesthesia and surgical nursing skills while working with advanced technology and experienced veterinary specialists.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

Prepare patients, surgical suites, equipment, and instruments for advanced surgical procedures.
Induce, maintain, monitor, and recover patients undergoing general anesthesia.
Assist board-certified surgeons during specialty surgical procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.
Perform venipuncture, blood collection, IV and urinary catheter placement, and medication administration.
Calculate and administer medications, fluids, and continuous rate infusions (CRIs) under veterinarian direction.
Closely monitor patient vital parameters, anesthetic depth, pain, and recovery and communicate changes to the medical team.
Provide comprehensive pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative nursing care.
Perform basic laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic imaging as needed.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records, treatment sheets, and anesthesia documentation.
Provide compassionate client communication and post-operative education.
Participate in on-call, holiday, or additional coverage as needed.
Collaborate with Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, and other specialty departments to provide exceptional patient care.

What You Bring

Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required.
Strong veterinary anesthesia administration and anesthetic monitoring experience.
Experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, Emergency, ICU, or specialty medicine preferred.
Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication calculations, CRIs, and advanced patient monitoring.
Knowledge of surgical preparation, aseptic technique, instrumentation, and post-operative patient care.
Excellent critical-thinking, mathematical, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Strong communication and client service abilities.
Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced specialty surgical environment.
Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care and continued professional development.

Perks & Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid vacation and sick leave
Competitive annual RVT Continuing Education (CE) allowance
VetBloom access with RACE-approved continuing education and training
Paid professional development opportunities
RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
Support and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Uniform reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Located in San Francisco, SAGE offers the opportunity to build your specialty veterinary career in one of Northern California's leading veterinary markets. Our hospital is accessible to veterinary professionals commuting from 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.

Join Us

If you're a California RVT, Surgery Veterinary Technician, Surgical Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Anesthesia Technician, Specialty Veterinary Technician, or experienced RVT looking to advance your skills in veterinary surgery, anesthesia monitoring, surgical nursing, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, CRIs, and post-operative patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Surgery team at SAGE San Francisco.

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