Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology Practice Leader
About the role
This is a shared leadership role, collaborating closely with an established Practice Leader to support our team and patients.
Responsibilities
- Supports the hospital's Integrator role, partnering with Eye Care for Animals and Thrive leadership to support team engagement, performance, and daily operations.
- Blends direct patient care with decision-making, problem-solving, and workflow improvement.
- Works 70% clinically and 30% in leadership roles.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician (direct patient care).
- CVT/RVT/LVT (active and current) preferred.
- Superior/advanced technical skills.
- Strong anesthesia skills (obtaining Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrating clinical signs with disease processes).
- Possesses a positive work attitude.
- Self-motivated.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organization skills.
Qualifications
- Experience in a shared leadership role.
- Experience in a veterinary practice setting.
- Experience with anesthesia procedures.
- Experience with patient care and clinical decision-making.
Skills
- Leadership skills.
- Communication skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Technical skills.
- Anesthesia skills.
Benefits
Competitive pay, 401(k) with employer match, mental health resources, paid parental leave, subsidized backup childcare and elder care, expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning, FREE CE courses, pet perks and veterinary service discounts, student loan support tools and assistance. Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.
Pay
The actual compensation will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. An expected starting range of $25/hour to $30/hour is provided.
Schedule
Full-time position, working 30 hours or more per week.