Veterinary Assistant, Surgery

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Surgery

Mid Level

Senior Veterinary Assistant – Surgery

Up to $37/hr (DOE) + $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
$5.50/hour Shift Differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
Full-time opportunity in San Francisco, California
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts | Schedule flexibility required

Advance your surgical veterinary career at SAGE San Francisco. We are seeking an experienced Senior Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery team, working alongside board-certified veterinary surgeons, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and specialty professionals to provide advanced surgical and perioperative patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Veterinary Assistant with strong anesthesia, surgical assisting, and technical skills who wants to continue growing within specialty veterinary medicine.

Why Join SAGE San Francisco

SAGE San Francisco is a premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospital providing advanced patient care through a collaborative team of board-certified specialists, emergency veterinarians, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and support professionals.

As part of our Surgery team, you'll gain hands-on experience with complex surgical cases while strengthening your skills in anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, sterile technique, hospitalized patient care, and post-operative recovery.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

Prepare patients, surgical suites, equipment, and instruments for specialty surgical procedures.
Assist with surgical prep, sterile technique, and procedures while maintaining a safe surgical environment.
Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs throughout procedures and recovery.
Perform technical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and medication administration within the scope of the role.
Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients and promptly communicate changes in patient status.
Assist with outpatient diagnostics and obtain thorough patient histories.
Maintain accurate treatment sheets, anesthesia records, and electronic medical records.
Clean, sterilize, organize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
Provide compassionate client communication, discharge education, and post-operative care instructions.
Collaborate with surgeons, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and other specialty teams to maintain efficient patient and surgical workflow.

What You Bring

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous hands-on veterinary clinical experience; veterinary surgery or specialty hospital experience highly preferred.
Strong veterinary anesthesia monitoring skills and understanding of anesthetic patient safety.
Strong technical skills and experience supporting surgical and hospitalized patients.
Ability to accurately perform medication, fluid, invoice, and treatment-estimate calculations.
Excellent communication, organization, critical-thinking, and client service skills.
Ability to maintain professionalism and attention to detail in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Collaborative mindset with a commitment to exceptional patient care and continued professional development.

Compensation & Schedule

Up to $37.00/hour, based on experience and technical skill set
$6,000 Sign-On Bonus
$5.50/hour shift differential for eligible hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Full-time, four 10-hour shifts
Schedule flexibility required

Perks & Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and 401(k)
Vacation and sick time accrual
Competitive annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance
VetBloom access with RACE-approved continuing education and training
Eligible continuing education and coursework reimbursement
Career milestone bonuses for earning your RVT or Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Uniforms provided
Career growth and advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Located in San Francisco, SAGE offers the opportunity to build your specialty veterinary career in one of Northern California's leading veterinary markets. Our hospital is accessible to candidates commuting from Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, San Mateo, Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, and surrounding Bay Area communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

Join Us

If you're an experienced Senior Veterinary Assistant, Surgery Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Surgical Assistant, Anesthesia Veterinary Assistant, Specialty Veterinary Assistant, or experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant looking to advance your surgical skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Join SAGE San Francisco and continue developing your expertise in veterinary surgery, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, sterile technique, post-operative care, and specialty veterinary medicine.

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

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