Surgery and Neurology Vet Tech Supervisor

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

CE support and VetBloom access

In-house CE and staff development

RVT and VTS career development

Job summary

SAGE San Francisco, operating under Ethos Veterinary Health, seeks a Surgery & Neurology Clinical Lead to guide the Veterinary Technician team while remaining actively involved in surgical care.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and hands-on patient care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of veterinary clinical experience.
• Leadership, lead technician, training, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• California RVT license preferred but not required.
• VACSP permit required within 60 days of hire unless you hold a valid California RVT license.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
• Remain hands-on in Surgery and Neurology while modeling clinical skills and teamwork.
• Train and mentor team members and assess clinical skills and development needs.
• Create department schedules and ensure staffing coverage.
• Review and approve timecards and support payroll management.
• Partner with hospital leadership to improve workflows, SOPs, and client experience.
• Promote accountability, communication, collaboration, and a positive team culture.

Job description

Surgery & Neurology Clinical Lead - Veterinary Technician Supervisor

$35.00–$50.00/hour DOE + $9,000 Hiring Bonus
Full-Time | Four 10-Hour Shifts | Flexible Schedule Required
SAGE Veterinary Centers – San Francisco, CA

SAGE San Francisco is seeking an experienced veterinary professional to lead our Surgery team as a Clinical Lead. This hands-on leadership role combines advanced surgical patient care with team development, staffing, training, and day-to-day department operations.

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Surgery Technician, or Lead Veterinary Technician who enjoys developing others while remaining actively involved in patient care.

Why Join SAGE San Francisco

SAGE San Francisco is a collaborative Emergency and Specialty veterinary hospital where experienced veterinary professionals work alongside board-certified specialists to provide advanced patient care.

As Surgery Clinical Lead, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, develop RVTs and Veterinary Assistants, and help drive clinical excellence and consistency within the Surgery department.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Lead, coach, and support a team of Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
• Remain hands-on in Surgery and Neurology while modeling strong clinical skills, patient care, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Train and mentor team members and routinely assess clinical skills, knowledge, and development needs.
• Create department schedules and maintain appropriate staffing and coverage.
• Review and approve timecards while supporting responsible management of payroll and staffing costs.
• Partner with hospital leadership and the Surgery and Neurology team to improve workflows, SOPs, training, safety, and client experience.
• Promote accountability, communication, collaboration, and a positive team culture.

What You Bring

• Three or more years of veterinary clinical experience.
• Previous Surgery, Anesthesia, Specialty, Emergency, Neurology or other advanced clinical veterinary experience strongly preferred.
• Leadership, lead technician, training, mentoring, or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical and technical veterinary skills, including accurate medication, CRI, and treatment calculations.
• Ability to coach and develop Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants while providing constructive feedback and accountability.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• California RVT license preferred but not required.
• Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong leadership skills who are working toward credentialing are encouraged to apply.
• California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) required within 60 days of hire unless you hold a valid California RVT license.

Perks & Benefits

• $9,000 hiring bonus for qualified new full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Continuing Education (CE) support and VetBloom access
• In-house RACE-approved continuing education and staff development
• RVT and VTS career development and milestone opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and career advancement within SAGE and Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

SAGE San Francisco is accessible to veterinary professionals throughout San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, Pacifica, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and surrounding Bay Area communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.

Join Us

If you're an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician, Surgery Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Clinical Lead, RVT, or experienced Veterinary Assistant ready to combine hands-on surgical medicine with people leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. Consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other applicable regulations, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.