Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nurse

2 weeks ago


Los Gatos, California, United States Ethos Veterinary Health Full time

Registered Veterinary Technician or Senior Veterinary Assistant - Redwood City
About Ethos Veterinary Health:
Ethos Veterinary Health is a leading network of specialized and emergency veterinary facilities dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets and their families. Our commitment to excellence in veterinary medicine is reflected in our compassionate approach and collaborative environment, ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients.
Position Overview:
As a vital member of our Emergency and Critical Care team, you will be instrumental in delivering comprehensive care to critically ill or injured animals.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct triage and admission of emergency cases.
  • Administer nursing care to critically ill or injured patients, ensuring thorough evaluation and monitoring.
  • Exhibit expertise in advanced hospitalization care and continuous rate infusions (CRIs).
  • Perform in-house laboratory diagnostics.
  • Efficiently place intravenous (IV) catheters.
  • Carry out detailed patient rounds with accuracy.
  • Safely manage and restrain anxious or distressed patients.
  • Record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR), while maintaining accurate medical records.
  • Identify situations that require immediate veterinary intervention.
  • Serve as an advocate for both patients and their owners.
Essential Qualifications:
  • High school diploma.
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or 3 years of consecutive experience as a Veterinary Assistant in an Emergency Room/Critical Care Unit (ER/CCU) setting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients, demonstrating professionalism and discretion.
  • Proficient in mathematical calculations for medication dosages, CRIs, and financial estimates.
  • Possess or be able to obtain the California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) within 60 days of hire (waived if a valid CA-RVT license is held).
Work Schedule:
  • Full-time position.
  • 4/10 work schedule.
  • Flexibility required, including availability on some holidays.
Compensation and Benefits:
  • $40.00 hourly rate plus shift differentials.
  • Access to monthly in-house RACE-approved training and professional development opportunities.
  • Reimbursement for eligible continuing education expenses.
  • Bonuses for achieving significant career milestones, such as obtaining RVT or VTS certification.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of accrued paid time off, and uniforms.
Ethos Veterinary Health is dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine and providing unparalleled care. Our network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America is home to a dedicated community of specialized veterinarians committed to the well-being of nearly 2 million pets each year.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business needs.

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