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Registered Veterinary Technician, Neurology

Redwood City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2025

💰 $80,000/yr($60,000/yr – $80,000/yr)

About the role

Registered Veterinary Technician - Neurology
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus - No weekends!

At SAGE Redwood City, we don’t just treat patients—we give them another chance to walk, run, and play again. As the Bay Area’s leader in specialty and emergency care, we’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Neurology team. If you have 5+ years of experience and a strong background in anesthesia, you’ll thrive in this fast-paced, high-impact environment.

About the Role
You’ll be hands-on in supporting patients through everything from intake to rehab. This is a role for a highly skilled, detail-oriented technician who wants to work at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine.
Core Responsibilities:

Administer and monitor general anesthesia for surgical and advanced imaging cases
Perform pre and post op assessments, including patient prep and recovery monitoring
Manage anesthesia equipment and troubleshoot in real time
Provide hands-on support during neurosurgeries and anesthetized procedures (spinal taps, etc)
Accurately calculate and deliver medications, CRIs, and fluid therapy
Place and maintain IV catheters, urinary catheters, and feeding tubes
Support seizure patients and assist in emergency triage and stabilization
Acquire detailed patient histories, provide fear-free patient restraint, and assist neurologists during patient neurologic exams
Record and track vitals, behavior, pain scoring, and neurologic function
Provide rehabilitation support to help post-op and paralyzed patients regain mobility
Deliver client education with empathy and clarity
Maintain detailed, accurate electronic medical records using practice management software
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Current CA RVT license (required)
5+ years of clinical experience, ideally in specialty or emergency medicine
Advanced anesthesia knowledge and confidence in managing high-risk cases
Strong skills in patient monitoring, drug calculation, and emergency support
Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure
Professional, compassionate communicator—team oriented and client experience focused

Schedule & Compensation:

Full-Time (3/12s) – Monday-Wednesday
No weekends!
Up to $40/hr plus a $5,000 Sign- On Bonus for new full-time team members
$5.50/hr for any hours worked between 6pm-6am

Benefits:

Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, vacation and sick time accrued, and uniforms
Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set.
Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app and on onsite Veterinary Social Worker
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Monthly in-house RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities for all employees!
Get paid to learn! We’ll cover eligible expenses for continuing education and co