Veterinary Technician, Urgent Care

Redwood City, CA

Full Time

Urgent Care

Mid Level

Veterinary Technician – Urgent Care

SAGE Redwood City | Redwood City, CA

RVT: $25–$40/hour | Senior Veterinary Assistant: $25–$36/hour
$5.50/hour differential for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Full-Time Schedule: Flexible 3/12 or 4/10 schedule

Sun-Weds 10a-8:30 pm or
Thurs-Sun 8a-8:30pm

SAGE Redwood City is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) to join our Urgent Care team. This is an opportunity to use your veterinary nursing skills in a fast-paced setting where you’ll evaluate incoming patients, support same-day medical care, assist with diagnostics and procedures, and help clients understand the next steps in their pet’s treatment.

About SAGE Redwood City

SAGE Redwood City is a leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, our team combines advanced medicine, experienced veterinary professionals, and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Our Urgent Care service provides an important bridge between primary care and emergency medicine, caring for patients who need prompt evaluation and treatment but may not require the level of intensive intervention found in the emergency or ICU setting.

In Your Day-to-Day

Triage and Patient Assessment: Evaluate incoming urgent-care patients, obtain histories, record vital signs, and identify changes in condition that require immediate attention.
Hands-On Patient Care: Provide nursing care, administer medications and treatments as directed, assist with procedures, and monitor patients throughout their visit.
Diagnostics: Collect samples and perform laboratory testing, including blood work, urinalysis, and cytology. Assist with radiology and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
Procedure Support: Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, sedation, and other urgent-care procedures while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
Patient Monitoring: Monitor sedated patients and patients recovering from procedures, recognizing and communicating changes in patient status promptly.
Client Education: Help clients understand medications, home-care instructions, follow-up recommendations, and the treatment plan for their pet.
Accurate Medical Records: Maintain complete and timely patient records, documenting treatments, diagnostics, medications, and patient responses.
Medication & Treatment Calculations: Perform accurate calculations for medications, CRIs, invoices, estimates, and other clinical needs.
Team Communication: Communicate clearly with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service team members to keep patient care moving efficiently.
Patient Advocacy: Maintain a calm, compassionate presence for patients and their families, particularly when they are experiencing an unexpected illness or injury.

About You

Current and valid California RVT license OR 3+ years of veterinary nursing experience.
Previous experience in urgent care, emergency, specialty, or high-volume veterinary medicine strongly preferred.
Strong veterinary nursing, animal handling, restraint, and patient-care skills.
Comfortable performing or assisting with laboratory diagnostics and radiology.
Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, medications, and common veterinary procedures.
Able to remain calm, organized, and effective while managing multiple patients and priorities.
Strong communication and client education skills.
Detail-oriented and comfortable performing accurate mathematical calculations.
Collaborative team member who is willing to step in wherever patient care requires support.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) required within 60 days of hire for SVAs; waived for RVTs.

Why Join SAGE Redwood City?

Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and credentials.
$5.50/hour evening and overnight differential for qualifying hours.
Annual continuing education allowance for RVTs and Veterinary Assistants.
RVT license application and renewal reimbursement.
Onsite mentorship and financial support toward VTS certification.
In-house RACE-approved courses and professional development opportunities.
Paid continuing education and eligible coursework.
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Uniforms provided.
Cash bonuses for career milestones, including RVT and VTS certification.

Grow Your Veterinary Career With Us

At SAGE Redwood City, you’ll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals while building your skills in urgent care, diagnostics, patient monitoring, and client communication. Whether you are an experienced RVT or a Senior Veterinary Assistant ready to take the next step, you’ll have opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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