CCU Clinical Lead

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Critical Care

Experienced

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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