Sage Veterinary Imaging operates North America’s premier outpatient veterinary centers for cross-sectional imaging and neuroimaging. Our mission is to improve the lives of pets by getting answers through advanced, human-quality diagnostic imaging. Using the most advanced technologies—including 3T MRI, 128-slice CT, ultrasound, radiography, nuclear medicine, and digital cytology—we provide definitive diagnostic information for pets, their families, and referring veterinarians. In partnership with board-certified radiologists, neurologists, and other specialists, we help referring veterinarians make informed decisions and develop effective treatment plans.

Lead Veterinary Technician

Lead Advanced Imaging & Anesthesia in a Collaborative Specialty Practice

Overview

At Sage Veterinary Imaging, exceptional patient care begins with exceptional technicians.

As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you'll combine advanced clinical expertise with servant leadership, helping deliver safe, high-quality diagnostic imaging while mentoring fellow technicians, supporting operational excellence, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Working alongside veterinarians, board-certified radiologists, and some of North America's premier cross-sectional imaging and neuroimaging specialists, you'll play a critical role in advancing specialty medicine and ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care.

This is more than a lead technician position—it's an opportunity to influence clinical excellence, support the growth of others, and practice advanced anesthesia in a collaborative specialty environment built around quality, precision, and innovation.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Unlike general practice or emergency medicine, Sage Veterinary Imaging is dedicated exclusively to advanced diagnostic imaging. Our focused environment allows you to practice exceptional anesthesia while working with a collaborative team committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and outstanding patient care.

At Sage Veterinary Imaging, you'll:

• Lead advanced anesthesia and patient care in a specialty imaging environment.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, board-certified radiologists, and some of North America's premier cross-sectional imaging and neuroimaging specialists.
• Work with advanced MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, and nuclear medicine technology.
• Mentor and develop fellow technicians while helping shape clinical excellence.
• Enjoy a predictable schedule with a strong focus on work-life balance.

What You'll Do

Lead Exceptional Patient Care

• Oversee patient preparation, anesthesia, monitoring, and recovery for advanced imaging procedures.
• Ensure safe, compassionate, and consistent patient care throughout each visit.
• Support complex imaging cases while maintaining exceptional patient safety standards.
• Serve as a clinical resource for technicians and veterinary assistants.

Support Advanced Imaging Services

• Support MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, and nuclear medicine procedures.
• Ensure imaging workflows are efficient, safe, and consistent.
• Maintain anesthesia and imaging equipment readiness.
• Assist with troubleshooting clinical and workflow challenges as they arise.

Mentor & Develop the Team

• Provide day-to-day mentorship and coaching for technicians and veterinary assistants.
• Support onboarding and competency development.
• Reinforce clinical protocols and best practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Support Clinical Operations

• Assist with workflow coordination and daily case assignments.
• Support equipment quality assurance and inventory oversight.
• Help maintain SOP compliance and patient safety standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and the client experience.

Leadership Expectations

As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you'll serve as a clinical leader who helps shape the standard of care at Sage Veterinary Imaging. Leadership is demonstrated through professionalism, accountability, mentorship, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

In this role, you'll:

• Lead by example through exceptional patient care, sound clinical judgment, and professionalism.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and supportive team environment.
• Mentor and develop technicians and veterinary assistants through coaching, education, and hands-on guidance.
• Promote consistency by reinforcing clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and best practices.
• Support workflow coordination and help remove barriers that impact patient care and team efficiency.
• Partner with hospital leadership to identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvement.
• Champion Sage Veterinary Imaging's culture by modeling our core values and helping others succeed.

This Role May Be a Great Fit If You...

• Are passionate about anesthesia and specialty patient care.
• Enjoy mentoring and developing others.
• Thrive in a collaborative, protocol-driven environment.
• Lead by example with professionalism, humility, and accountability.
• Value precision, preparation, and continuous improvement.
• Are looking for a long-term leadership career in specialty veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed or Credentialed Veterinary Technician (or equivalent credential where applicable).
• Five (5) or more years of veterinary technician experience, including advanced anesthesia responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia monitoring and patient care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to mentoring others and promoting clinical excellence.

Preferred

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in specialty or emergency veterinary medicine.
• Experience supporting MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, or other advanced imaging procedures.
• Experience developing, training, or mentoring veterinary team members.

Professional Growth & Development

At Sage Veterinary Imaging, leadership is more than a title—it's an opportunity to develop others while continuing to grow yourself.

Growth opportunities include:

• Advanced imaging and anesthesia education.
• Leadership and management development.
• Mentorship from experienced veterinarians, board-certified radiologists, and premier cross-sectional imaging and neuroimaging specialists.
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and protocol development.
• Continuing education and specialty certification support.
• Opportunities to help shape the future of technician training and clinical excellence.

Who Thrives Here

The best clinicians at Sage Veterinary Imaging are passionate about practicing exceptional medicine and being part of a team committed to doing things the right way. They value collaboration over ego, professionalism over drama, and patient care above everything else.

You'll likely thrive here if you:

• Want to be part of a team delivering premier patient care through advanced diagnostic imaging.
• Take pride in precision, preparation, and clinical excellence.
• Value respectful communication, accountability, and collaboration.
• Believe the best outcomes come from supporting one another.
• Leave unnecessary drama, gossip, and negativity at the door.
• Want to work alongside professionals who challenge and inspire each other to continually improve.
• Are committed to treating every patient, client, referring veterinarian, and teammate with professionalism, kindness, and respect.

Benefits & Perks

We believe exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our people.

Full-time team members enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Twelve (12) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• Paid company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development and leadership training
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet care discounts
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• A collaborative, team-oriented specialty practice focused on learning and clinical excellence

Join Sage Veterinary Imaging

At Sage Veterinary Imaging, we combine advanced technology with compassionate care to help veterinarians and pet owners receive answers with confidence. As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you'll have the opportunity to lead exceptional patient care while working alongside some of North America's premier cross-sectional imaging and neuroimaging specialists. If you're looking for a career where your expertise is valued, your leadership makes an impact, and your professional growth is supported, we'd love to meet you.

Please Note: All applicants are required to complete our Work Style Survey as part of the application process:

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