Clinical Lead, Surgery

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Create a positive, collaborative, and team-focused hospital culture.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• BS in Veterinary Technology or related field.
• Current RVT license in California.
• Experience in surgery and anesthesia.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Skills

• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, CRIs, drug calculations, and treatment planning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Monthly RACE-approved continuing education CE reimbursement and professional development support.
• VTS certification bonuses.
• RVT license renewal reimbursement.
• Uniform reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

$37–45/hour (DOE)

Schedule

Full-time | 4/10s

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.

Location

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.