Certified Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology Practice Leader

Description

Certified Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant - Practice Lead, Eye Care for Animals, St Charles

About the Role

This position is 70% Veterinary Assistant/Technician and 30% Practice Leader. The Practice Leader (PL) is critical to the success of the hospital, ensuring a positive culture built on shared values and direct communication, creating operational efficiencies, and problem-solving to improve client service and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Hires and trains hospital staff
• Works with Eye Care for Animals Leadership team to prepare and manage budgets
• Maintains inventory and an inventory control system
• Implements safety and security procedures
• Communicates the practice’s values and mission to the team
• Motivates staff and helps build and maintain morale
• Upholds core values and standards
• Holds regular staff meetings, including a component of mandatory training on standards of service and standards of care
• Promotes a cooperative working environment among staff members
• Understands the value of teamwork
• Is enthusiastically willing to perform as necessary to help the hospital function as a unit
• Promotes continuous quality improvement (CQI) to ensure the practice’s success and achieve the vision

Qualifications

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred
• CVT licensure preferred, NOT required—open to a veterinary assistant with strong leadership skills
• Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment
• Team player
• Proficient in analyzing various sources of data in order to establish priorities and initiate operational programs
• Solid math and Excel/spreadsheet skills
• Three years of supervisory experience
• Preferred: three years or more of managing a veterinary practice
• Availability to occasionally work uncommon hours and overtime, and to be subject to recall for business emergencies

Why Work at Eye Care for Animals, St Charles?

• Competitive compensation
• Practice Leader Bonus
• Sign-On bonus
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k program
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and 3 days PTO to complete

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $27 - $31 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.