Registered Veterinary Technician, Critical Care

Registered Veterinary Technician, Critical Care

About SAGE Concord:
Our SAGE Concord location opened a brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art facility in the summer of 2022. It is the largest Specialty and Emergency Hospital in the East Bay area. The new facility offers Emergency, Specialty, Urgent Care, Critical Care, Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Neurology, and Surgery services. The CCU team is a key part of our advanced Trauma response and Critical Care capabilities.

Compensation: $30–$40 per hour
Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday 6 am–4 pm

You will partner with our CCU doctors to provide outstanding patient care and superior client experience.

• Monitor vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, oxygen saturation)
• Administer and adjust oxygen therapy (oxygen cage, nasal cannula, etc.)
• Assess and manage patient pain and comfort
• Turn, reposition, and provide supportive care to recumbent or post‑surgical patients
• Place and maintain IV catheters, central lines, and urinary catheters
• Collect blood samples (jugular, cephalic, saphenous, arterial)
• Administer IV fluids, medications, and continuous rate infusions (CRIs)
• Perform and interpret point‑of‑care diagnostics (blood gas, lactate, i‑STAT)
• Respond to emergencies and participate in CPR
• Assist with emergency procedures (thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis)
• Triage incoming patients and communicate condition severity
• Collaborate with criticalists, ER doctors, and the veterinary team
• Assist with diagnostic imaging (radiographs, ultrasound, CT/MRI)
• Run and interpret in‑house laboratory tests (CBC, chemistry, coag panels)
• Collect and process lab samples (urine, feces, cytology, cultures)
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and treatment sheets
• Communicate patient status updates to doctors and support staff
• Update clients on patient condition as directed by DVMs
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical recovery in critical cases
• Keep patients clean, dry, and comfortable
• Provide enrichment for long‑term or neurologically impaired patients
• Advocate for patient pain management and quality of life
• Stock and maintain emergency supplies and equipment (crash carts, ventilators, syringe pumps)
• Maintain cleanliness and biosecurity in the CCU
• Demonstrate calmness under pressure and emotional resilience
• Apply strong critical thinking and multitasking skills
• Collaborate effectively with team members
• Show compassion and empathy toward patients and clients

• High school diploma
• Valid CA RVT license required
• At least 2+ years of clinical experience, preferably in a CCU setting
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position‑related calculations
• High level of venipuncture skills, math calculations, and patient handling

Only candidates available to work the Wednesday through Saturday schedule will be considered.

• Competitive wages based on experience and skill set
• Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVTs
• Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
• Health and wellness programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Cash bonus for reaching major career milestones, earning RVT or VTS
• In‑house RACE‑approved courses and staff development opportunities for all employees
• Paid continuing education and coursework expenses
• Full‑time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, flex‑spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, vacation and sick time accrual, and uniforms

Join us at SAGE Concord and become part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of animals and their families every day. Apply now to take the next step in your veterinary career!

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 decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.