Certified Lead Veterinary Technician - Ross University Veterinary Clinic (St Kitts)

Rusvm Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Lead Certified Veterinary Technician

This position is an in-person opportunity based in St Kitts.

Responsibilities

• Manage Certified/ Licensed/ Registered veterinary technicians/nurses, veterinary assistants, support staff and ensure the smooth running of the RUVC high standards of patient care, customer service and student experience, treatment room floor, labs, and offices for which they have responsibility.
• Manage the team including maintaining AAHA accreditation standards, addressing training needs of the team, ensuring appropriate continuing education opportunities are identified and maintained, identifying career development opportunities, and managing annual performance reviews.
• Organize work and vacation scheduling, manage time clock, and keep track of compensatory time.
• Ensure general maintenance and repair of the work area of responsibility.
• Work closely with Health and Safety team to ensure compliance with all regulations.

Qualifications

• Willingness to relocate to the Caribbean island of St Kitts for the duration of employment.
• Education: Associate degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field required.
• Licensure and Certification: Current Certified, Licensed, or Registered Veterinary Technician/Nurse credential required.
• Experience: 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.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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.