$7,000 Sign-On Bonus - Veterinary Technician, CCU

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Critical Care

Experienced

Veterinary Technician – Critical Care

Up to $40.00/hour + $5.50/hour Shift Differential | $7,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-Time | Four-Day Workweek | Sunday–Wednesday
SAGE Veterinary Centers | San Francisco, CA

Take your skills further in Emergency & Critical Care at SAGE San Francisco.

We're looking for a Veterinary Technician who enjoys challenging cases, advanced nursing, and being part of the team patients depend on when they need care most.

You'll work alongside emergency veterinarians, specialists, and an experienced veterinary nursing team caring for critically ill and hospitalized patients. Whether you already have Critical Care experience or you're an experienced RVT ready to grow into more advanced ECC nursing, we want to hear from you.

Why Join SAGE San Francisco

This isn't a role where your your skills sit on the sidelines. You'll have the opportunity to use and expand them every shift.

Earn up to $40.00/hour based on experience and skill set.
Receive a $7,000 sign-on bonus for this full-time opportunity.
Earn an additional $5.50/hour shift differential for eligible hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Work a consistent four-day schedule with three days off each week.
Build advanced skills in Emergency & Critical Care medicine.
Work alongside experienced emergency and specialty veterinary professionals.
Receive continuing education and professional development support.
Access mentorship and career pathways toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification.
Grow your career across SAGE and Ethos Veterinary Health.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

Provide hands-on nursing care and monitoring for critically ill and hospitalized patients.
Assess patients and quickly communicate important changes in condition.
Assist with emergency stabilization, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
Administer medications, IV fluids, and continuous rate infusions (CRIs).
Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house laboratory testing.
Support sedation and anesthesia, including patient monitoring and recovery.
Maintain accurate treatment sheets, electronic medical records, and patient documentation.
Participate in patient rounds and communicate important information between shifts.

Requirements

Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license preferred. Experienced unlicensed professionals will be considered.
Strong foundational technical and patient-care skills.
Experience in Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, Specialty, or a fast-paced veterinary environment preferred.
Experience with skills such as venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication calculations, anesthesia monitoring, and patient assessment.
Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to recognize changes in patient condition.
Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork.
A desire to continue learning and advancing your clinical skills.

Don't have years of formal Critical Care experience? If you have strong technical skills and an interest in Emergency & Critical Care medicine, we encourage you to apply.

Perks & Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
Paid vacation and sick leave
Annual RVT Continuing Education allowance
VetBloom access and RACE-approved continuing education
RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
Purdue University Veterinary Technician Program partnership and educational support
Financial support and mentorship toward VTS certification
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
Uniforms provided

Location Highlight

Build your specialty career in San Francisco while working a four-day schedule. SAGE San Francisco is accessible to veterinary professionals throughout San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, Pacifica, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and surrounding Bay Area communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.

Join Us

If you're a California RVT looking for more advanced patient care, greater exposure to Emergency & Critical Care medicine, and an opportunity to keep growing your technical skills, this could be your next step.

Apply today to join the Critical Care team at SAGE San Francisco.

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Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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