Certified Lead Veterinary Technician

About the role

Lead Certified Veterinary Technician for the Ross University Veterinary Clinic (RUVC) area of Clinical Sciences Department. This in-person opportunity is based in St Kitts. Duties will be assigned by the RUVC Clinic Director in consultation with the Head of Department.

The successful candidate will join a large team consisting of Certified/Licensed/Registered veterinary technicians/nurses, veterinary assistants, and faculty. The role includes clinical duties, clinical oversight and support of the technician team, supervision of veterinary assistants in-training, teaching responsibilities, and ensuring a positive student experience in the clinic. The role also includes on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the RUVC, ensuring high standards of patient care, customer service, and student experience.
• Maintain treatment room floor, labs, and offices for which you have responsibility.
• Provide clinical oversight and support to the technician team.
• Supervise veterinary assistants in-training.
• Share management responsibilities with the Clinic Director, including:
  • Maintaining AVMA and AAHA accreditation standards.
  • Addressing training requirements of the team.
  • Identifying career development opportunities.
  • Managing annual performance reviews.
  • Scheduling and management of timecards.
• Ensure general maintenance and repair of the work area of responsibility.
• Work closely with the Health and Safety team to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Provide input for budget management, facilities, IT, and equipment oversight.
• 85% of duties will involve RUVC clinical CVT position responsibilities.
• 15% of duties will involve team management and development alongside the Clinic Director.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field required.
• Current Certified, Licensed, or Registered Veterinary Technician/Nurse credential required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician/Nurse, or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory, team lead, or leadership experience required.
• Supervision, technician training, and/or student support experience beneficial.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using learning management and assessment platforms, such as Canvas and ExamSoft.
• Experience with veterinary practice management software, preferably ProVet Cloud.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.