Registered Veterinary Technician
2055 Meridian Park Blvd., Concord, CA, 94520 www.sagecenters.com/locations/concordOverview
SAGE Centers Specializes in many areas of Veterinary Medicine using the most current knowledge and treatments available to ensure the highest standards of care for your best friend. While our facilities feature state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and surgical tools, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, loving care, for pets and their families alike.
Located in a dynamic and accessible part of the East Bay area. Concord offers a blend of suburban comfort with city amenities, featuring diverse dining, shopping, and outdoor recreational opportunities, including scenic hiking trails and community parks. With easy access to nearby San Francisco and the Napa Valley, this location is ideal for veterinary professionals seeking a balance of professional growth and lifestyle enrichment in a vibrant community.
Requirements
Registered Veterinary Technician SAGE Veterinary Centers – Concord, CA Up to $40.00/hour DOE + $5.50/hour shift differential for eligible hours worked between 6:00 PM–6:00 AM Full-Time | Emergency & Critical CareSunday–Wednesday | 3:00 PM–1:00 AM | Four 10-Hour Shifts SAGE Concord is hiring a California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team. You'll provide hands-on nursing care for emergency, hospitalized, and critically ill patients while working alongside experienced Emergency veterinarians and Specialty teams. This position also serves as the primary RVT supporting emergency surgical procedures during the swing shift. What You Bring Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license required. Two or more years of veterinary clinical experience preferred. Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, Specialty, or high-volume hospital experience strongly preferred. Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication and CRI calculations, anesthesia monitoring, CPR, and critical patient care. Confidence with anesthesia, sedation, and emergency surgical support. Ability to remain organized and responsive in a fast-paced Emergency environment. Strong communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills. In Your Day-to-Day, You Will Triage and provide advanced nursing care for Emergency and Critical Care patients. Serve as the primary Veterinary Technician for emergency surgical procedures during the swing shift. Assist veterinarians with patient assessments, stabilization, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures. Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house diagnostics. Administer medications, IV fluids, and CRIs as directed. Prepare, induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation. Monitor hospitalized and critical patients and quickly communicate changes in patient condition. Collaborate with Emergency veterinarians, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and Specialty teams to provide exceptional patient care. Why Join SAGE Concord SAGE Concord is a 24/7 Emergency and Specialty veterinary hospital and one of the largest specialty veterinary hospitals in the East Bay. You'll work with advanced Emergency & Critical Care cases while collaborating with specialty services including Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, and more. Our team is committed to clinical development, continuing education, mentorship, and creating opportunities for Veterinary Technicians to advance their skills and careers. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 401(k) with employer contribution Paid vacation and sick leave Continuing Education (CE) allowance and VetBloom access RVT license application and renewal reimbursement Financial assistance and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources Uniform allowance and employee discounts Career advancement opportunities within SAGE and Ethos Veterinary Health Location Highlight SAGE Concord is conveniently located for veterinary professionals throughout Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Lafayette, Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding East Bay communities. About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation. Join Us If you're a California RVT with experience or interest in Emergency Veterinary Medicine, ER/ICU, Critical Care, anesthesia, emergency surgery, or Specialty Veterinary Medicine, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Emergency team at SAGE Concord. Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.