Senior Veterinary Assistant, ECC

Senior Veterinary Assistant – ER & Critical Care
 

At SAGE Redwood City, we are dedicated to providing advanced, compassionate, and collaborative veterinary care. Our Emergency and Critical Care team delivers specialized, 24/7 treatment to patients requiring intensive monitoring and life-saving interventions.

About the Role: As a Senior Veterinary Assistant in the Emergency and Critical Care department, some of the duties you will be responsible for are as follows:

Responsibilities:

• Assist with emergency triage
• Restrain animals safely for procedures, blood draws, and catheter placement.
• Monitor vital signs and alert medical team of changes.
• Provide comfort and low-stress handling for critically ill or injured patients.
• Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications under DVM supervision.
• Assist with placing IV lines, oxygen therapy, and fluid therapy monitoring.
• Prepare and assist in crash scenarios (e.g., CPR setup, crash cart readiness).
• Retrieve emergency medications and supplies promptly.
• Maintain a calm, efficient demeanor under high-pressure situations.
• Collect urine, fecal, and blood samples.
• Run in-house lab tests
• Prep patients for radiographs and assist in taking diagnostic images.
• Disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment.
• Properly handle biohazardous materials.
• Ensure clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Accurately chart vitals, treatments, and responses in medical records.
• Assist in creating and maintaining treatment sheets.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED 
• Veterinary Assistant Certificate or completion of a veterinary assistant program preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine, or at least 10 years in general practice with demonstrated advanced technical skills
• Comfortable working with critical and unstable patients.
• Familiarity with emergency triage, common ER meds, and CCU protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in high-stress environments.
• Strong animal handling and restraint techniques.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask
• Compassionate and patient-centered mindset
• Able to lift 40–50 lbs unassisted.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position - Swing and Overnight schedules available
• 4/10 or 3/12 schedule available
• One weekend shift required 

Compensation and Benefits:

• $24.00 - $32.00 hourly plus shift differentials
• $5.50/hour paid differential for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am
• Sign-on bonus:
  • Up to $5,000 for Overnight Shift
  • Up to $3,000 for Swing Shift 
• In-house RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities
• Reimbursement for eligible expenses related to continuing education and coursework
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