Lead/Supervisor Veterinary Technician

Community Veterinary Partners•Union, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Westfield Veterinary Group is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician / Outpatient Supervisor to lead its clinical team in Union, New Jersey. The role combines hands-on outpatient patient care with leadership responsibilities, including overseeing daily workflow, coordinating care, and guiding and training veterinary technicians and assistants. The supervisor supports appointments, treatments, diagnostics, and hospital operations while promoting an organized, collaborative, and positive work environment. The position includes assisting veterinarians with examinations, procedures, and treatments; taking patient histories and vital signs; collecting samples and performing in-house diagnostics; placing and maintaining IV catheters; administering medications under veterinary supervision; and providing nursing care and patient monitoring. The role also includes client education, accurate documentation, maintaining treatment and examination areas, reinforcing safety and infection-control practices, and identifying ways to improve patient care and operations. This is a full-time position of approximately 36–40 hours per week, with a daytime outpatient schedule and shifts based on hospital operating hours and staffing needs. Rotating Saturdays may be required. Pay starts at $27 per hour and is based on experience and credentials.

Requirements

At least 3 years of veterinary technician experience.
Strong outpatient, treatment, and patient-care skills.
Experience training, mentoring, or supporting the development of other team members.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and remain calm in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
Team-oriented mindset and ability to provide direction and constructive feedback.
Commitment to patient safety, compassionate care, and high-quality veterinary medicine.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership, supervisory, or lead technician experience.
Veterinary technician credentialing (CVT, LVT, or RVT).

Responsibilities

Oversee daily outpatient workflow to keep appointments, treatments, and patient care running smoothly.
Coordinate technician and assistant assignments based on patient needs and hospital priorities.
Train, coach, and mentor veterinary technicians and assistants; support onboarding and clinical skill development.
Monitor workflow, identify improvement opportunities, and help maintain efficient hospital operations.
Communicate with veterinarians, hospital leadership, and team members about patient-care needs and workflow challenges.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to hospital protocols.
Help ensure medical records, patient documentation, and treatment plans are completed accurately.
Assist veterinarians during examinations, outpatient procedures, and treatments.
Obtain patient histories, record vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations.
Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics.
Place and maintain intravenous catheters and administer medications under veterinary supervision.
Perform radiographs and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
Provide nursing care and monitor patients before, during, and after treatments.
Educate clients on medications, follow-up care, preventive health, and treatment instructions.
Maintain accurate medical records and promptly communicate changes in patient condition.
Keep treatment and examination areas clean, organized, and well-stocked.
Lead by example through strong technical skills, professionalism, and compassionate patient care.
Help team members prioritize tasks and manage a busy outpatient caseload.
Reinforce patient safety standards, infection-control practices, and hospital protocols.
Support a positive client experience through clear communication and excellent service.
Collaborate with the medical team to improve patient care and daily operations.