Veterinary Technician III – Advanced Imaging (Ultrasound Focus)

Sage Veterinary Imaging; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and company holidays

Continuing Education allowance and CE

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Sage Veterinary Imaging in Sandy, UT, seeks a Veterinary Technician III – Advanced Imaging (Ultrasound Focus) to perform high‑quality diagnostic ultrasound and support advanced imaging services in a collaborative specialty setting.

In this role, you’ll mentor other technicians, contribute to imaging protocol development, and ensure exceptional patient care while integrating ultrasound with MRI, CT, and radiography workflows. The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician with RVTs credentials and state licensure.
• Minimum five years of progressive veterinary ultrasound experience.
• Ability to mentor and educate junior staff.
• Strong communication and patient-care focus.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
• Acquire complete diagnostic images for interpretation by radiologists.
• Collaborate with radiologists to optimize image quality.
• Lead ultrasound quality assurance initiatives.
• Mentor Veterinary Technician I and II team members.
• Support MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography workflows.
• Prepare patients for imaging procedures and assist with anesthesia.
• Maintain imaging suites and equipment.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Mentoring others

Image optimization

Team communication

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT)

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Advance Your Career in Specialty Diagnostic Imaging.

Join Sage Veterinary Imaging, North America's premier cross-sectional and neurologic imaging specialists. As a Veterinary Technician III – Advanced Imaging (Ultrasound Focus), you'll combine advanced ultrasound expertise with hands‑on patient care in a collaborative specialty imaging environment.

Ultrasound is your primary clinical focus. You'll independently perform high‑quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations while serving as a clinical resource for the imaging team. This blended role offers the opportunity to practice advanced sonography every day while mentoring fellow technicians, advancing imaging protocols, and supporting the highest standards of specialty diagnostic imaging.

Working alongside board‑certified radiologists, residents, interns, and experienced imaging professionals, you'll help deliver exceptional patient care while practicing advanced diagnostic ultrasound in an environment designed for precision, collaboration, education, and clinical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities: Advanced Diagnostic Ultrasound

• Independently perform high‑quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, thoracic, cervical, musculoskeletal, and other specialty imaging studies.
• Acquire complete, diagnostic‑quality images for interpretation by board‑certified radiologists.
• Collaborate with radiologists to optimize image quality and ensure complete diagnostic examinations.
• Recognize opportunities for additional imaging views while maintaining established imaging protocols.
• Maintain and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal performance and image quality.
• Lead ultrasound quality assurance initiatives and contribute to protocol development and continuous clinical improvement.
• Serve as the hospital's clinical resource for ultrasound imaging, image acquisition techniques, and best practices.

Secondary Responsibilities: Veterinary Technician III

When not directly performing ultrasound examinations, you'll function as a Veterinary Technician III by:

• Supporting MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, and other advanced imaging workflows.
• Preparing patients for imaging procedures, including venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and nursing care.
• Assisting with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for advanced imaging procedures.
• Monitoring hospitalized patients and supporting recovery.
• Maintaining imaging suites, ultrasound equipment, and procedural readiness.
• Supporting efficient patient flow and daily hospital operations.
• Collaborating with veterinarians, technicians, and client care teams to deliver an exceptional referral experience.
• Providing mentorship and clinical guidance to Veterinary Technician I and II team members.

Education & Professional Development

Education is central to Sage Veterinary Imaging's mission. Depending on your interests and experience, you'll have opportunities to:

• Mentor veterinary technicians and veterinarians in advanced ultrasound image acquisition.
• Assist with onboarding, competency validation, and technician development.
• Lead ultrasound-focused wet labs, continuing education, and hands‑on skills training.
• Contribute to ultrasound protocols, clinical guidelines, and educational resources.
• Collaborate with North America's premier cross-sectional and neurologic imaging specialists.
• Participate in fellowship, leadership, and advanced professional development opportunities.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Practice with the Best

Join North America's premier cross-sectional and neurologic imaging specialists, working alongside board‑certified radiologists dedicated exclusively to advanced diagnostic imaging.

Practice Ultrasound the Way It Should Be

This isn't rushed imaging. It isn't focused on volume over quality. You'll have the time, technology, and collaborative support to produce exceptional diagnostic studies where image quality, patient care, and clinical excellence always come first.

Advanced Technology

Work with industry‑leading diagnostic imaging equipment, including:

• Premium ultrasound systems
• 3T MRI
• 128‑slice CT
• Digital Radiography

Variety That Keeps You Growing

While ultrasound is your primary focus, you'll continue developing advanced imaging, anesthesia, and nursing skills through a diverse caseload of specialty diagnostic procedures.

Professional Growth & Development

• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship.
• Continuing Education support and paid CE.
• Fellowship opportunities.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Opportunities to teach, mentor, and contribute to veterinary ultrasound education.
• Collaborate with internationally recognized experts in cross-sectional and neurologic imaging.

Who Thrives Here

The best technicians at Sage Veterinary Imaging are passionate about practicing exceptional medicine and being part of a team committed to doing things the right way. They value collaboration over ego, professionalism over drama, and patient care above everything else.

You'll likely thrive here if you:

• Want to be part of a team delivering premier patient care through advanced diagnostic imaging.
• Enjoy focusing on medicine, patient safety, and continuous learning.
• Take pride in precision, preparation, and clinical excellence.
• Value respectful communication, accountability, and collaboration.
• Believe the best outcomes come from supporting one another.
• Leave unnecessary drama, gossip, and negativity at the door.
• Want to work alongside professionals who challenge and inspire each other to continually improve.
• Are committed to treating every patient, client, and teammate with professionalism, kindness, and respect.

Qualifications

Required

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT/LVMT).
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive veterinary ultrasound experience or equivalent specialty imaging experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in diagnostic ultrasound image acquisition across a variety of small animal applications.
• Strong understanding of ultrasound anatomy, imaging principles, and optimization techniques.
• Advanced veterinary nursing skills and patient care experience.
• Ability to mentor fellow technicians and support clinical education.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong commitment to image quality, patient safety, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

Preferred

• Specialty or referral hospital experience.
• Advanced ultrasound training, sonography certification, or equivalent advanced imaging education.
• Experience developing ultrasound protocols or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or leading technician training programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off and company holidays.
• Continuing Education allowance and paid CE time.
• Leadership and professional development opportunities.
• Scrubs allowance.
• Employee pet care discounts.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Join Sage Veterinary Imaging

If you're an experienced veterinary technician who is passionate about diagnostic ultrasound and committed to practicing at the highest level, we'd love to meet you. Join North America's premier cross-sectional and neurologic imaging specialists and help shape the future of specialty diagnostic imaging while building a rewarding career in an environment dedicated to collaboration, education, innovation, and exceptional patient care.