CARE Veterinary Center-posted 3 months ago
$26 - $40/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Frederick, MD

CARE Veterinary Center is looking for a Full-Time Lead Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. As the ER Lead, you'll provide high-quality nursing care while guiding and supporting your technician team. You’ll help drive shift efficiency, delegate responsibilities, mentor team members, and maintain a smooth workflow throughout emergency cases and procedures.

  • Deliver Exceptional Emergency Care
  • Triage, stabilize, and monitor critical patients
  • Assist in surgeries and procedures
  • Administer medications, fluids, and blood transfusions
  • Manage diagnostics including radiology, lab work, and patient records
  • Lead the Team
  • Direct and delegate responsibilities during shifts
  • Ensure smooth workflow and efficiency across the ER floor
  • Coordinate and lead team huddles to keep communication clear and care timely
  • Coach and Mentor
  • Train, guide, and assess veterinary assistants and technicians
  • Create individualized development plans and support growth goals
  • Collaborate with leadership to improve protocols and training programs
  • Foster Positive Collaboration
  • Act as a liaison between DVMs, techs, and hospital leadership
  • Bring a solutions-focused mindset to challenges and coach in the moment
  • Uphold hospital values and reinforce Thrive’s policies and procedures
  • Complete other tasks as assigned
  • 5+ years of veterinary technician experience required (Emergency/Specialty preferred)
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
  • Strong communication and mentoring skills
  • Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
  • Credentialed tech (CVT, LVT, RVT, LVMT) preferred and encouraged to apply
  • Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
  • Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
  • Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
  • Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
  • Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
  • 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
  • Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
  • Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
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