Registered Veterinary Technician – Emergency

$28.00–$35.00/hour (DOE) + $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-time opportunity in Grand Terrace, California
Schedule: Full-Time | Evening, Weekend & Holiday Shifts Required

Advance your emergency nursing career at Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC), part of Ethos Veterinary Health. As a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), you'll work alongside experienced emergency veterinarians providing advanced nursing care for critically ill and injured patients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Animal Emergency Clinic

Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC) has proudly served the Inland Empire for more than 50 years as an AAHA-accredited emergency veterinary hospital. Located in Grand Terrace, our experienced emergency team is dedicated to providing exceptional after-hours care, with exciting plans to expand to 24/7 emergency services.

Join a collaborative hospital where teamwork, mentorship, and compassionate medicine come together to deliver outstanding care for pets and their families.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Assist emergency veterinarians with advanced procedures and patient care.
• Perform advanced technical nursing skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and laboratory sample collection.
• Monitor patients undergoing anesthesia and provide attentive recovery care.
• Deliver exceptional nursing care for hospitalized emergency patients.
• Accurately document treatments, medications, and patient observations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment areas.
• Monitor patient status and promptly communicate changes to the medical team.
• Support emergency procedures and critical patient stabilization.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

• Current and valid California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Minimum of two years of veterinary experience; emergency, urgent care, or high-volume general practice experience preferred.
• Strong experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing.
• Excellent technical, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient and client experiences.

Perks & 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 up to $35.00/hour plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Continuing Education (CE) opportunities, VetBloom continuing education access, mentorship, and career advancement
• Employee pet care discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Career growth opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Located in the Inland Empire, Grand Terrace offers convenient access to Southern California's mountains, beaches, and desert destinations. Animal Emergency Clinic welcomes team members commuting from Riverside, San Bernardino, Colton, Loma Linda, Redlands, Moreno Valley, Highland, Fontana, Rialto, Corona, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and surrounding Inland Empire 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 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

At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while caring for emergency patients alongside one of the Inland Empire's most trusted emergency veterinary teams. If you're passionate about emergency medicine and ready to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become an essential part of the Animal Emergency Clinic team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.