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Registered Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Assistant - Redwood City

About us:
SAGE Redwood City stands as the foremost respected center for specialized and emergency veterinary services in the SF Bay Area. We set the benchmark for delivering compassionate and cooperative veterinary care that enhances the well-being of pets and their caregivers.

Our Emergency and Critical Care team provides around-the-clock specialized care and treatment to hospitalized patients requiring intensive monitoring. We handle a diverse range of cases, including but not limited to GI, metabolic and respiratory emergencies, immune-mediated diseases, and heart failure. From basic patient care and TLC to advanced procedures such as oxygen therapy, total parenteral nutrition, and blood transfusions, our critical care nurses play a vital role in our patients' well-being.

 
About the job: 
Our teams  play a crucial role in assisting with the care and treatment of critically ill or injured animals.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage and admit emergency cases
• Provide nursing care to critically ill or injured patients, ensuring consistent evaluation and monitoring
• Demonstrate proficiency in advanced hospitalization care and continuous rate infusions (CRIs)
• Perform in-house laboratory procedures
• Skillfully place intravenous (IV) catheters
• Conduct accurate and detailed patient rounds
• Safely restrain fractious and frightened patients
• Obtain temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR) measurements and maintain medical records
• Recognize situations requiring immediate attention from a veterinarian
• Act as an advocate for both the patient and client 

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of clinical experience  in the veterinary industry as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or 3 consecutive years of Veterinary Assistant  experience in an Emergency Room/Critical Care Unit (ER/CCU) setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients, demonstrating tact, patience, and professional courtesy while maintaining confidentiality and discretion
• Proficiency in mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices, estimates, and other related calculations
• Hold or obtain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role (waived if a valid CA-RVT license is held)

Work Schedule :

• Full-time position
• 4/10 schedule
• Flexibility required, including some holidays

Compensation and Benefits:

• $25.00 - $40.00 hourly plus shift differentials.
• 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
• 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

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.

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