Lead Veterinary Technician

Vetcor•Simsbury, CT

About The Position

Simsbury Veterinary Hospital is hiring an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician with a strong operational mindset, natural leadership skills, and a passion for coaching and mentoring. This leadership role combines clinical expertise with team development and hospital operations, with mentorship and support to grow toward broader operational leadership. The Lead Veterinary Technician will help shape the hospital’s future, influence workflows, develop the team, and support positive change while maintaining exceptional patient care. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with weekends off. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience.

Requirements

Experience as a veterinary technician.
Operational experience and understanding of hospital workflows and efficiency.
A change-management mindset and ability to positively influence others through transitions.
People-first leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence.
Passion for coaching, mentoring, and helping others succeed.
A calm, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
Hands-on attitude and willingness to work alongside the team.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required.
Interest in growing into broader operational leadership beyond the Lead Veterinary Technician role.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor the technician team to help team members grow and succeed.
Improve hospital workflows and efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient care.
Balance high-quality medicine with effective business operations.
Identify opportunities for improvement and guide the team through change positively.
Build trust and provide a calm, steady presence in a busy hospital.
Work alongside the team to support clients and patients as needed.
Participate in hospital initiatives and help implement new ideas.
Model teamwork, communication, and care across the hospital.

Benefits

Competitive, flexible compensation based on skill set and future performance.
401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
529 Savings Plan.
Tuition support program.
Referral bonus program.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for full-time employees.
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to the stated state paid-family-leave exception.
Sick time and paid time off.
Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
Pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.
Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
Professional development opportunities.
Continuing education allowance.
Uniform allowance.
Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discount program.