Lead Veterinary Technician

Essential Functions

• Lead a team of two to four technicians in their performance of a variety of technical and client service duties that facilitate the work of the veterinarians.
• Oversee and lead new hire and team training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and supportive administrative duties.
• Partner with veterinarian management on team accountability, resolution, and assist with follow-through while maintaining effective employee-management communication.
• Provide quality, compassionate, best-in-class care for our patients, while also maximizing clinic productivity.
• Affiliate with veterinarians with examinations and properly handle animals before, during, and after procedures.
• Perform diagnostic imaging such as x-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare kennels, exam rooms, and equipment.
• Maintain and update medical charts, administer medications and treatments, and care for animals during their visit.
• Professionally communicate basic diagnoses (such as ear infections, skin infections, intestinal parasites, etc.) to pet parents.

Additional Functions

• Perform dental prophylaxis, place IVCs, venipuncture, and assist with surgeries.

Qualifications

• The preferred candidate will have at least 1 year of leadership experience and at least 3 years of veterinary technician experience.
• Veterinary Technician licensure (RVT, LVT, CVT) preferred.
• Laboratory, medical records, and SOAP knowledge.
• Ability to read a fecal float, fecal direct, and ear/skin cytology.
• Comfortable with in-house hematology and chemistry equipment/reference lab.
• Knowledge of basic canine/feline vaccines and basic vital signs.
• Skilled in phlebotomy (cephalic and lateral saphenous, jugular; SQ, IM, and IV injections).
• Experience with dental prophylaxis.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to meet the following physical demands of the position, with or without accommodation:
• Exposure to animals that are agitated and/or injured and may scratch and/or bite,
• Work in potentially loud environments,
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds,
• Access and retrieve objects at ground-level to upwards of several feet in a safe and compliant manner,
• Remain in mobile or stationary positions for long periods of time.

Perks & Benefits

• Scholarships for Veterinary Technician certifications
• Bring your pet to work with complimentary pet day camp
• 30 days of complimentary pet boarding (non-holiday)
• Discounted veterinary care and wellness plans for your pet
• On-demand pay with DailyPay
• Dog/Cat adoption assistance
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (full-time status)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans (full-time status)
• Supplemental coverage options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness reimbursement

Company Policy, Federal and State Laws

• Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.