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About the Role

Take your veterinary career to the next level with the Neurology team at SAGE San Francisco. We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our board-certified veterinary specialists providing advanced care for patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned Veterinary Assistant, Senior Veterinary Assistant, Neurology Veterinary Assistant, or experienced Specialty Veterinary Assistant with strong anesthesia and technical skills who wants to continue developing within advanced specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced nursing and patient care for Neurology and Neurosurgery patients.
Assist with MRI, CT, diagnostic procedures, surgical cases, and patient recovery.
Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication calculations and administration, digital radiography, and advanced patient monitoring.
Assist with sedation and anesthesia, including monitoring patients throughout procedures and recovery.
Prepare patients and surgical suites for neurosurgical procedures and provide sterile surgical support.
Monitor hospitalized patients and quickly recognize and communicate changes in patient condition.
Maintain accurate medical records, treatment sheets, and anesthesia documentation.
Assist veterinarians during appointments and provide compassionate communication and education to pet owners.
Collaborate with Neurology, Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, and other specialty departments to provide exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of hands-on veterinary clinical experience; additional experience strongly preferred for this seasoned-level position.
Strong anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring experience required.
Advanced technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication calculations, patient monitoring, and diagnostic support.
Experience in Neurology, Surgery, Emergency, ICU, Anesthesia, or specialty veterinary medicine strongly preferred.
MRI and CT experience preferred but not required.
Strong understanding of veterinary medical terminology, patient care, and medical documentation.
Ability to perform accurate medication, fluid, and CRI calculations.
Excellent communication, organization, critical-thinking, and client service skills.
Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced specialty environment.
Collaborative mindset with a desire to continue advancing your veterinary technical skills.
California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Skills

Anesthesia
Anesthetic monitoring
Venipuncture
IV catheter placement
Medication calculations
Patient monitoring
Diagnostic support
Neurology
Surgery
Emergency medicine
ICU
Anesthesia
Specialty veterinary medicine
MRI
CT
Veterinary medical terminology
Patient care
Medical documentation
Medication calculations
Fluid calculations
CRI calculations
Communication
Organization
Critical-thinking
Client service

Location

San Francisco, California

Work Type

Full-time
Day Shift
No Weekends

Experience Level

Seasoned
Senior
Experienced

Salary/Compensations

$30.00–$40.00/hour
$5.50/hour Shift Differential
$6,000 Sign-On Bonus

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and 401(k)
Three weeks accrued paid time off
Competitive Veterinary Assistant Continuing Education (CE) allowance
VetBloom access with RACE-approved continuing education and training
Support and mentorship for continued technical skill development
Opportunities to pursue veterinary technician education and RVT credentialing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and health and wellness resources
Uniforms provided
Career advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health

About the Company

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

Equal Opportunity

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