About us: At SAGE Redwood City, our dedicated teams are committed to delivering exceptional and collaborative veterinary care with utmost compassion. We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our Dentistry team as a Registered Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Assistant.
Our Dentistry department provides specialized care and treatment to patients requiring intensive dental monitoring and procedures. We handle a diverse range of cases, including but not limited to periodontal disease, oral surgeries, fractures, and dental emergencies. From basic patient comfort to advanced procedures, our dentistry team play a vital role in ensuring the oral health and well-being of our patients.
About the job: We are currently evaluating applications from dedicated, reliable, diligent, and team-centric candidates who are prepared to integrate into our highly-trained veterinary healthcare professionals. Our mission involves not only partnering with a distinguished group of veterinary experts but also offering you a platform to develop and strengthen your skills.
The compensation range for this role is between $25 - $40 hourly
Position Summary SAGE Redwood City is expanding our Specialty Dentistry team and is looking for an enthusiastic, skilled Registered Veterinary Technician or an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join us. In this role, you will support our DVM's in performing advanced dental and oral surgeries, diagnostic imaging, and comprehensive oral health assessments and treatments. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialized field and gain experience in advanced veterinary dentistry in a supportive, learning-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Specialized Dental Procedures: Assist with advanced dental procedures
Anesthesia & Patient Monitoring: Perform pre-operative anesthesia setup, and monitor patients throughout procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Radiology: Take and interpret high-quality digital dental radiographs under the supervision of the DVM, assisting with diagnostics for complex dental cases.
Instrument Care & Sterilization: Prepare, sterilize, and maintain specialized dental instruments and equipment, ensuring adherence to best practices for infection control.
Client Education & Communication: Support client education on dental disease, home care routines, and post-operative care to improve patient outcomes.
Recordkeeping & Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, documenting findings and treatments to support quality patient care and compliance.
Supportive Patient Handling: Provide compassionate handling and care for pets during procedures, maintaining a calm, safe, and comfortable environment.
Qualifications
For RVT Applicants: Active RVT license in California with a background in anesthesia and a minimum of 1 year of experience in specialty settings preferred.
For VA Applicants: Minimum of 2 years of experience in veterinary settings, ideally with prior exposure to dentistry or specialty care.
Proficient in anesthesia protocols, dental radiography, and surgical support.
Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with the team, clients, and doctors, with a passion for educating pet owners on dental health.
Work Schedule:
Full Time
4/10 schedule
Flexibility required, including some holidays or weekends
Benefits:
Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
Monthly in-house RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities
Reimbursement for eligible expenses related to continuing education and coursework
Bonuses for achieving major career milestones, such as obtaining RVT or VTS certification
If you possess these traits and are passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team!
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
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. PM19