Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Redwood City, CA

Temporary to Full Time

Surgery

Experienced

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Surgery

SAGE Veterinary Centers – Redwood City, CA
$30.00–$40.00 per hour, based on experience and skill set
Additional $5.50 per hour for eligible hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Temporary Full-Time | 6–12 Months | Four 10-Hour Shifts
Occasional weekend availability required

SAGE Veterinary Centers in Redwood City is hiring an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our specialty Surgery team. This is a temporary, full-time position lasting approximately six to 12 months, with the potential to transition into a permanent role.

This opportunity is ideal for an RVT with veterinary surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative nursing experience who wants to work alongside board-certified veterinary surgeons in a collaborative specialty and emergency hospital.

In Your Day-to-Day

Prepare patients and surgical suites for specialty surgical procedures.
Induce, monitor, maintain, and recover patients from anesthesia.
Monitor patient vital signs and promptly communicate changes or concerns.
Calculate and administer medications, anesthetic drugs, and continuous rate infusions.
Assist surgeons during procedures while maintaining sterile technique.
Obtain and process radiographs to support surgical planning and patient care.
Provide preoperative and postoperative nursing care.
Monitor patients throughout recovery and administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and anesthesia equipment.
Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
Review postoperative medications and discharge instructions with pet owners.
Assist with emergency surgical procedures when needed.
Collaborate with surgeons, RVTs, veterinary assistants, and specialty teams to support efficient workflow and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

Current California Registered Veterinary Technician license required.
Previous veterinary surgery experience required.
Experience with anesthesia induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery.
Strong understanding of aseptic technique and perioperative patient care.
Ability to accurately calculate medication dosages and continuous rate infusions.
Strong patient-monitoring, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm and attentive in a fast-paced specialty veterinary environment.
Availability to work four 10-hour shifts with occasional weekend coverage.

Why Join SAGE Redwood City?

Work alongside board-certified veterinary surgeons and experienced specialty teams.
Build advanced veterinary anesthesia and surgical nursing skills.
Gain hands-on experience with complex surgical cases and advanced equipment.
Access continuing education through VetBloom, including RACE-approved courses.
Receive an annual RVT continuing education allowance.
Receive reimbursement for eligible continuing education and RVT license renewal expenses.
Access employee wellness resources and the Employee Assistance Program.
Explore career-growth opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health.
Potential opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time position with a sign-on bonus.

Benefits for this temporary position may vary based on eligibility. Employees who transition into an eligible permanent full-time role may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with employer contribution; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; uniform support; and additional employee benefits.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

SAGE Veterinary Centers is part of Ethos Veterinary Health, a network of more than 140 specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine.

Our teams practice world-class medicine in collaborative hospitals built for learning, teaching, and professional growth. At Ethos, you will work alongside respected veterinary professionals, share your expertise, and continue developing clinically and professionally.

Join Us

Advance your veterinary surgery and anesthesia career with a specialty team committed to exceptional medicine, collaborative patient care, and continued learning. Apply today to join the Surgery team at SAGE Veterinary Centers in Redwood City.

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