Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician – Emergency

$25.00–$40.00/hour (DOE) + $5.50/hour Overnight Shift Differential
Full-Time | Concord, California

Schedule: 4/10s | Wednesday–Saturday | 9:00 PM–7:30 AM

Build your emergency nursing career on the overnight team at one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. As an Overnight Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) at SAGE Concord, you'll provide advanced nursing care for critically ill and injured patients while working alongside experienced emergency clinicians and a collaborative overnight team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

Why Join SAGE Concord

At SAGE Concord, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll work in the largest Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital in the East Bay. Since opening our state-of-the-art facility in 2022, we've expanded access to advanced Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Ophthalmology, and other specialty services.

Our overnight team plays a vital role in delivering continuous, high-quality emergency care. You'll manage diverse and rewarding cases using advanced technology while working with experienced clinicians who value teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth.

In Your Day-to-Day You Will

• Deliver exceptional overnight nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients.
• Triage incoming emergency cases and provide compassionate support to clients during urgent and emotionally challenging situations.
• Partner with emergency veterinarians to perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, aspirates, and other diagnostic specimens.
• Assist with advanced imaging and emergency diagnostics.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.
• Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients throughout the night, responding promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates during shift changes to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and support staff to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative overnight team culture.

What You Bring

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Minimum of 2 years of emergency or clinical veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills including:
  • Venipuncture
  • IV catheter placement
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Drug calculations
  • Patient restraint and handling
  • Critical patient monitoring
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced overnight emergency environment.
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care.

Compensation

• $25.00–$40.00/hour, based on experience and skill set.
• Additional $5.50/hour overnight shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Education & Professional Growth

• Continuing Education (CE) allowance for RVTs and Veterinary Assistants.
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement.
• Financial assistance and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health.
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