Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Why Join: SAGE San FranciscoSAGE San Francisco is one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. Our Emergency & Critical Care team manages an unpredictable and complex caseload, offering experienced Veterinary Assistants opportunities to strengthen their technical skills and gain exposure to advanced patient care. You'll work in a collaborative environment focused on mentorship, continuing education, skill development, and opportunities to advance your veterinary career. In Your Day-to-Day, You WillAssist with emergency triage and provide hands-on support for critically ill and unstable patients. Monitor hospitalized, recovering, and fractious patients and communicate changes in condition promptly. Assist veterinarians and RVTs with diagnostics, treatments, emergency procedures, and patient stabilization. Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and other advanced technical skills within your scope. Assist with medications, IV fluids, CRIs, and oxygen therapy under appropriate supervision. Support radiographs, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and other diagnostic procedures. Assist with anesthesia monitoring, sedation, surgical preparation, and patient recovery. Support emergency procedures including CPR and other lifesaving interventions. Maintain accurate treatment documentation and electronic medical records. Communicate compassionately with clients and collaborate with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams. What You BringHigh school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of three years of hands-on veterinary clinical experience. Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, Specialty, or high-volume veterinary hospital experience strongly preferred. Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient monitoring, and laboratory sample collection. Experience supporting anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring preferred. Strong mathematical skills for medication dosages, CRIs, estimates, and invoices. Excellent patient handling, communication, organization, and critical-thinking abilities. Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced emergency environment. California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.