Veterinary Technician III – Advanced Imaging (Ultrasound Focus)

Sage Veterinary Imaging•Sandy, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Sage Veterinary Imaging, North America's premier cross-sectional and neurologic imaging specialists, as a Veterinary Technician III – Advanced Imaging (Ultrasound Focus). This role combines advanced ultrasound expertise with hands-on patient care in a collaborative specialty imaging environment, with ultrasound as the primary clinical focus. You will independently perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, serve as a clinical resource for the imaging team, mentor fellow technicians, advance imaging protocols, and support the highest standards of specialty diagnostic imaging. Working alongside board-certified radiologists, residents, interns, and experienced imaging professionals, you will deliver exceptional patient care while practicing advanced diagnostic ultrasound in an environment designed for precision, collaboration, education, and clinical excellence.

Requirements

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT/LVMT).
Minimum five (5) years of progressive veterinary ultrasound experience or equivalent specialty imaging experience.
Demonstrated expertise in diagnostic ultrasound image acquisition across a variety of small animal applications.
Strong understanding of ultrasound anatomy, imaging principles, and optimization techniques.
Advanced veterinary nursing skills and patient care experience.
Ability to mentor fellow technicians and support clinical education.
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong commitment to image quality, patient safety, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

Nice To Haves

Specialty or referral hospital experience.
Advanced ultrasound training, sonography certification, or equivalent advanced imaging education.
Experience developing ultrasound protocols or quality improvement initiatives.
Experience teaching, mentoring, or leading technician training programs.

Responsibilities

Independently perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, thoracic, cervical, musculoskeletal, and other specialty imaging studies.
Acquire complete, diagnostic-quality images for interpretation by board-certified radiologists.
Collaborate with radiologists to optimize image quality and ensure complete diagnostic examinations.
Recognize opportunities for additional imaging views while maintaining established imaging protocols.
Maintain and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal performance and image quality.
Lead ultrasound quality assurance initiatives and contribute to protocol development and continuous clinical improvement.
Serve as the hospital's clinical resource for ultrasound imaging, image acquisition techniques, and best practices.
Support MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, and other advanced imaging workflows.
Prepare patients for imaging procedures, including venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and nursing care.
Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for advanced imaging procedures.
Monitor hospitalized patients and support recovery.
Maintain imaging suites, ultrasound equipment, and procedural readiness.
Support efficient patient flow and daily hospital operations.
Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and client care teams to deliver an exceptional referral experience.
Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to Veterinary Technician I and II team members.
Mentor veterinary technicians and veterinarians in advanced ultrasound image acquisition.
Assist with onboarding, competency validation, and technician development.
Lead ultrasound-focused wet labs, continuing education, and hands-on skills training.
Contribute to ultrasound protocols, clinical guidelines, and educational resources.
Collaborate with North America's premier cross-sectional and neurologic imaging specialists.
Participate in fellowship, leadership, and advanced professional development opportunities.