Lead Veterinary Technician

LEAD VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

• 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
• Assist 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 for qualified technicians: 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
• Lab, 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
• Capability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees within the organization
• 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, and 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