Lead Surgical Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Practice Partners · Kennewick, WA · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$30/hrFull-time
About the role
Lead Surgical LVT Core Values Integration: Deliver exceptional service with compassion and hospitality. Make positive assumptions. Build trust with transparency. Seek improvement and maintain a growth mindset.
Responsibilities
- Meets and maintains all competencies, expectations, responsibilities, and performance standards outlined in the LVT Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 job descriptions.
- Lead and coordinate the daily surgery and dentistry schedule.
- Ensure efficient patient flow from admission through recovery and discharge.
- Coordinate daily surgical caseloads while maintaining patient safety and workflow efficiency.
- Lead daily surgery rounds and team huddles.
- Serve as the primary mentor for newly licensed LVTs and developing technicians.
- Assist Veterinary Assistants pursuing licensure with skill development and competency progression.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized training plans and conduct competency evaluations.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to improve individual and team performance.
- Monitor anesthesia, surgical nursing, pain management, and patient recovery standards.
- Review medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Identify workflow challenges and recommend practical solutions that improve patient care, efficiency, and team communication.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the surgical department and hospital leadership, communicating departmental needs, progress, and operational concerns.
- Promote compliance with hospital protocols and best medical practices.
- Monitor surgical, anesthesia, and dental inventory and communicate supply needs.
- Ensure surgical instruments and equipment are maintained, sterilized, and operational.
- Assist with equipment maintenance scheduling and troubleshooting.
- Model professionalism, accountability, and the hospital's Core Values at all times.
- Assist with departmental initiatives, special projects, and operational improvements as assigned.