Temporary Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Temporary Registered Veterinary Technician

This is a temporary full-time position with an expected duration of 6 - 12 months

Who we are:

At SAGE Redwood City, we deliver compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our team is dedicated to utilizing state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based treatments to provide the highest quality of medical care for your pet. Alongside our extensive range of specialties-including anesthesiology, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, emergency services, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, physical rehabilitation, radioactive iodine therapy, surgery, and urgent care-we emphasize a collaborative approach. Our specialists work closely with the communities primary veterinarians to ensure that our patients receive seamless, personalized care throughout their treatment journey with us.

About the role: As a Surgery Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Preoperative Care: Prepare surgical suites, sterilize instruments, assist with patient prep.
• Anesthesia: Administer, monitor, and adjust anesthesia.
• Surgical Assistance: Supply instruments, maintain aseptic technique.
• Postoperative Care: Monitor recovery, provide meds, maintain records.
• Radiography: Take/process X-rays.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Client Communication: Explain postoperative care.
• Emergency Response: Assist in emergency surgeries.

Compensation:

• RVT: $30-$40/hr
• $5.50/hr differential paid for any hours worked between 6pm - 6am

Who You Are: Seeking reliable, team-centric candidates with:

• High school diploma
• Active CA-RVT license
• Clinical surgery experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to calculate drug doses, CRIs, and estimates
• Must obtain CA Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit within 60 days

Basic Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Clinical experience in veterinary surgery required
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff and clients using tact, patience, professional courtesy, and exhibit confidentiality and discretion where appropriate
• Consistent and reliable ability to monitor anesthesia, perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations
• Maintain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP); must obtain within 60-days of hire or transfer into this role; (this requirement is waived if incumbent holds a valid CA-RVT license.

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time
• 4/10' s or 3/12' s Schedule

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
• Monthly RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities for all employees!
• We also pay YOU when you hit major career milestones, earn your RVT or your VTS and get a cash bonus!

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 is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. PM19