Lead Veterinary Technician

Alpine Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician who enjoys balancing hands-on patient care with team leadership. In this role, you will help support daily hospital operations while serving as a clinical resource and mentor for our technical team. We value our technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping to support quality of medicine, patient care, and client experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery and performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate medical records and communicating treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients
• Delegating daily tasks and helping coordinate workflow to support exceptional patient care
• Providing training, mentorship, and clinical guidance to Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants
• Monitoring daily operations to uphold safety, efficiency, and medical standards
• Building strong relationships with clients and fostering a collaborative, positive team culture

Requirements

• 2+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Montana preferred
• Team or shift lead experience preferred

Skills

• Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing

Schedule

Our hospital is open Monday-Sunday. This role requires full-time hours, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday with rotating weekends once per month (including Saturday and Sunday). We require on-call weekend shifts once every 6 weeks.

Pay

Compensation: $22-25 per hour, for each hour worked. Shift differential offered for certain hours on weekdays and daily rate on weekends + emergency pay.

Benefits

• Bonus package: $500-$2000 for candidates who meet certain experience and/or licensing requirements
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance
• Free pet boarding up to 20 days

Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.

About the role

This role is ideal for technicians who are passionate about utilizing their full clinical skillset while developing others, leading by example, and helping drive excellence in both patient care and team performance.

Technicians at Alpine Animal Clinic are essential to the exceptional care we provide every day. With a 7-doctor team and a modern, well-equipped facility, you’ll have the support and resources to fully utilize your skills and make a meaningful impact on patient care. From anesthesia and surgical monitoring to lab work, dental procedures, and patient treatments, RVTs play a hands-on role in every aspect of our hospital. We foster a culture of mentorship and professional growth, creating ongoing opportunities to learn, develop, and expand your skills. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we take pride in upholding the highest standards in veterinary medicine giving you the chance to be part of a team committed to excellence.