CCU Clinical Lead

Confidential

San Francisco

$37

Full Time

Expires On: 05/07/2026

CCU Clinical Lead

Step into a Clinical Lead role in Critical Care at SAGE San Francisco. This full‑time CCU position offers $37–$50/hr plus a $9,000 sign‑on bonus , a consistent Sunday–Wednesday schedule , and the opportunity to lead ICU patient care in a high‑acuity specialty hospital.

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.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

  • $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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