CCU Clinical Lead

SAGE Veterinary Centers – San Francisco , part of ETHOS Veterinary Health , is hiring a CCU Clinical Lead to support our Critical Care Unit . This leadership role is ideal for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Senior Veterinary Assistant ready to combine advanced clinical care with team mentorship in a high‑acuity environment.

Our San Francisco hospital is a nationally recognized specialty and emergency veterinary center where collaboration, education, and patient safety are at the core of everything we do.

As the CCU Clinical Lead , you will provide hands‑on clinical support for critically ill and hospitalized patients while leading and developing a team of RVTs and Veterinary Assistants. You’ll work closely with board‑certified Criticalists , emergency doctors, and hospital leadership to ensure excellent patient outcomes and smooth daily operations.

• Lead and support RVTs and Veterinary Assistants within the Critical Care Unit
• Maintain high standards of patient care and safety for critical and ICU patients
• Provide hands‑on training, mentorship, and clinical development for CCU staff
• Assist with advanced case management, including triage, ventilator support, anesthesia monitoring, and intensive care protocols
• Partner with doctors and leadership to support workflow, staffing, and hospital goals
• Support emergency case flow and client communication for critical patients

Required:

• 5+ years of recent veterinary clinical experience
• Emergency and/or critical care experience strongly preferred

Preferred:

• Active California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience
• Strong skills in medication calculations, anesthesia monitoring, triage, and ICU care
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

• $37–$50/hour , based on experience
• $9,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• Monthly RACE‑approved continuing education and development opportunities
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement

Full‑Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Accrued paid vacation and sick time
• Uniform reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in veterinary critical care and grow into a leadership role, apply today to join SAGE Veterinary Centers – San Francisco .

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. PM19

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Compensation details: 37-50 Hourly Wage

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