Surgical Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician– Surgery - Redwood City

Up to $40/hr plus a $6,000 Sign‑On Bonus.

$5.50/hr differential paid for any hours worked between 6pm - 6am.

At SAGE Redwood City, we deliver compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our specialties include anesthesiology, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, emergency services, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, physical rehabilitation, radioactive iodine therapy, surgery, and urgent care. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless, personalized care throughout each patient’s treatment journey.

As a Surgery Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Preoperative Care
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  Prepare surgical suites, sterilize instruments, assist with patient prep.
• Anesthesia
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  Administer, monitor, and adjust anesthesia.
• Surgical Assistance
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  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.

• 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.

• 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 (waived if incumbent holds a valid CA‑RVT license).

• Full‑Time
• 4/10’ sor 3/12’ s Schedule

• 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.
• Vet Bloom 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‑site Veterinary Social Worker.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Monthly RACE‑approved courses and staff development opportunities for all employees.
• Get paid to learn! We’ll cover eligible expenses for continuing education and coursework.
• We also pay you when you hit major career milestones, earn your RVT or VTS and get a cash bonus.

Ethos Veterinary Health 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