Surgery Clinical Lead
$37–45/hour (DOE)
Full-time opportunity in Concord, California
Schedule: Full-time | 4/10s
Take the next step in your veterinary career as the Surgery Clinical Lead at SAGE Concord. In this leadership role, you'll guide a team of Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants while partnering with board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists to deliver exceptional specialty patient care. If you're passionate about mentorship, collaboration, and advancing clinical excellence, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join SAGE Concord
At SAGE Concord, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll join one of Northern California's leading specialty and emergency hospitals. Our collaborative team includes specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Diagnostic Imaging, Anesthesiology, and Oncology.
As a Clinical Lead, you'll play a key role in developing your team while helping drive exceptional patient care, operational excellence, and a positive hospital culture. We invest in our leaders through continuing education, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term career growth.
In Your Day-to-Day, You Will
Lead, mentor, and support a team of RVTs and Veterinary Assistants within the Surgery department.
Foster excellence in patient care, workflow efficiency, and team communication.
Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to support team development.
Assist with anesthesia, diagnostics, treatments, and advanced surgical nursing care.
Collaborate closely with board-certified surgeons, anesthesiologists, and cross-functional specialty teams.
Help create a positive, collaborative, and team-focused hospital culture.
What You Bring
5+ years of recent veterinary clinical experience.
Active California RVT license preferred.
Previous leadership or mentoring experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, CRIs, drug calculations, and treatment planning.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Perks & Benefits
Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Monthly RACE-approved continuing education
CE reimbursement and professional development support
VTS certification bonuses
RVT license renewal reimbursement
Uniform reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement
Location Highlight
Concord, California offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and outdoor adventure, with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, and Mount Diablo State Park. Enjoy a vibrant community, excellent dining, and year-round recreation while building your career at one of the region's premier specialty veterinary hospitals.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of more than 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.