Lead Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

About the role

Oak Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Lead Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their team in Vacaville. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care, enjoy mentoring others, and want to play an active role in supporting both the medical team and hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader and mentor for the technician team
• Coordinate daily treatment and surgical workflows
• Partner closely with veterinarians as their right-hand support person
• Aid with technician scheduling and workflow management
• Support training, onboarding, and ongoing development of team members
• Continue utilizing your technical skills through surgery, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, and advanced patient care
• Help maintain medical quality standards and operational efficiency
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive hospital culture

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
• Minimum of 3 years of veterinary technician experience
• Previous leadership, training, or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry skills
• Experience with low-stress patient handling techniques
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to mentor, coach, and support fellow team members
• Positive, approachable, and team-oriented personality
• Dependable leader who earns trust and leads by example
• Pasion for patient care, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Full-time, 40 hours per week Monday through Friday
• No weekends
• No holidays

Benefits

• $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience
• Health insurance benefits
• Free mental health benefit options
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive PTO plan
• Employee pet care discounts
• Continuing education opportunities
• Limited leadership development and mentorship opportunities
• Supportive team culture with experienced doctors who love to teach
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected, community-focused hospital
• Work-life balance with a Monday-Friday schedule and no weekends or holidays