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Veterinary Technician Lead

📍 State College, PA·Posted 96d ago

💰 Avg $38.91k–$57.65kFull-TimeHealth InsuranceDental & Vision401k MatchPTO / Paid Time OffPet Care DiscountWork-Life BalanceGrowth Opportunities

Lead Veterinary Technician

Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital – 200 Elmwood St State College, PA
Pay: $25–$30/hour

Are you an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician, Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or a highly skilled Veterinary Technician ready to step into leadership?

Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital is looking for a motivated, hands-on leader who is passionate about developing people, improving hospital efficiency, and creating an exceptional experience for both patients and team members. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hospital under new leadership where you'll have a direct impact on building culture, strengthening processes, and helping shape the future of our growing team.

If you're someone who enjoys mentoring others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and leads by example on the treatment floor, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital?

Our hospital is growing, and so is our leadership team.

With a newly remodeled facility, motivated veterinarians, and an experienced support staff, we're focused on providing outstanding patient care while creating an engaging and supportive workplace. We've established strong systems and standard operating procedures that allow our team to work efficiently while maintaining a low-stress experience for our patients.

As our Lead Veterinary Technician, you'll have the opportunity to help build a positive team culture, mentor technicians and assistants, and partner closely with hospital leadership to continue improving workflows and patient care.

Your Impact

As our Lead Veterinary Technician, you'll divide your time between providing exceptional patient care and leading the technician team.

Responsibilities include:

Leading by example on the treatment floor

Assisting veterinarians with appointments, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and patient treatments

Training and onboarding new technicians and veterinary assistants

Coaching team members through regular feedback and one-on-one meetings

Helping develop and maintain clinical protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Improving workflow efficiencies and helping appointments move smoothly throughout the day

Assisting with technician scheduling and daily staffing needs

Encouraging teamwork, accountability, and professional growth

Supporting a collaborative, positive culture built around communication and patient care

Maintaining a calm, low-stress environment for patients and clients

We're Looking For

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) encouraged to apply

Candidates with 5+ years of hands-on veterinary technician experience and demonstrated leadership experience will also be considered

Strong surgical and anesthesia experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Positive, encouraging leadership style

Self-motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Passion for mentoring others and helping teams succeed

Commitment to high-quality medicine and exceptional client service

Schedule

We value work-life balance and flexibility.

Flexible 4-day or 5-day work week

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $25–$30/hour based on experience

We also offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Continuing education support

Employee pet care discounts

Leadership development opportunities

Career advancement within a growing hospital

Supportive leadership committed to your success

Build the Team You Want to Work With

This is more than a Lead Veterinary Technician position—it's an opportunity to help shape the culture of a hospital that's investing in its people, its patients, and its future.

If you're ready to mentor others, improve workflows, and lead a team that is passionate about providing exceptional veterinary medicine, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help lead the future of Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital!