Veterinary Technician Lead – Shelter Medicine & Community Engagement

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide advanced veterinary technical support for shelter and community engagement activities, including patient handling, sample collection, anesthesia assistance, surgical support, treatments, and preventive care.
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment, supplies, and mobile/community-based materials.
• Support medical record documentation and discharge processes as needed.
• Ensure adherence to standards of patient care, biosecurity, and safety across varied clinical environments.
• Provide day-to-day oversight and coordination of technicians and support staff within the Shelter Medicine & Community Engagement service.
• Aid in workflow organization, case flow, and task delegation.
• Support onboarding, training, and mentorship of technicians and students.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and accountable team culture.
• Support administrative functions, including scheduling coordination, service communications, and documentation.
• Aid in budget-related processes, expense tracking, and financial documentation.
• Support procurement and inventory activities, including ordering, stock monitoring, and supply organization.
• Identify workflow or resource challenges and contribute to operational improvements.
• Serve as the point of contact for the Shelter Medicine & Community Engagement service at Lead Technician meetings with the Technician Manager.
• Communicate service needs, updates, and operational considerations.
• Support alignment between clinical, operational, and educational priorities.
• Support veterinary students during clinical skills, labs, and service-based learning activities.
• Aid in preparation and organization of teaching materials and clinical exercises.
• Promote a positive learning environment emphasizing patient safety and professionalism.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology (or equivalent).
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred or eligibility for licensure in New Jersey.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of veterinary technical experience; shelter medicine or high-volume surgery experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience supporting administrative, inventory, or procurement processes is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in diverse clinical environments, including shelters and community-based settings with valid driver’s license and mode of reliable transportation.