Lead Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - With Surgery Focus
About The Position
Destination Pet is seeking a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with a focus on surgery to join their Animal Health Clinic in Baton Rouge, LA. This role is for a community-minded small animal practice that values credentialed technicians as clinical drivers of patient care. They offer transparent pay, structured growth, and a focus on employee well-being. The practice is a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence and loyal clientele. Their state-of-the-art facility features three dedicated DVMs and an experienced support team committed to the highest standards of care, utilizing top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography.
Requirements
- Must hold a valid Louisiana RVT state license.
- Experience in anesthesia & analgesia.
- Experience in dentistry, including full-mouth dental radiography and charting.
- Experience in diagnostics, including radiography/positioning and in-house lab analysis.
- Experience in nursing & triage, including critical patient monitoring and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with advanced monitoring/recovery.
- Experience with periodontal therapy.
- Experience with ultrasonography.
Responsibilities
- Work to the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset.
- Utilize skills in anesthesia & analgesia, including full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
- Perform dentistry procedures such as full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
- Conduct diagnostic procedures including high-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
- Manage critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and catheters/feeding tubes.
- Lead tech appointments, team huddles, and mentor assistants/externs.
- Participate in a predictable weekend rotation.
Benefits
- $1,000 Sign on Bonus
- $1,500 Annual CE Allowance
- Dedicated CE PTO
- 3 weeks PTO
- Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
- Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine
- Fear Free–focused environment (training and certification supported)
- Paid volunteer time
- Partnership with in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
