Lead Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Chalet Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Technician! Position Details Role: LeadVeterinary Technician Status: Full-time Salary: $20 - $25 per hour Schedule: Monday - Friday Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Chalet Veterinary Clinic is a small animal general practice located in the charming and culturally rich town of Stoughton, Wisconsin. We are proud to be part of this historic community and enjoy welcoming clients and team members from surrounding areas. We are looking to add a Lead Veterinary Technician to our dedicated team. This is a working leadership role for an experienced technician or assistant who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining efficient workflows, and supporting high-quality patient care. A Certified Veterinary Technician is welcome but not required. We will gladly consider a highly experienced and qualified veterinary technician or assistant with strong clinical skills and leadership ability. We are not in a rush—we are looking for the right person who shares our commitment to exceptional patient care, strong team communication, and excellent client service. The Lead Technician serves as a key support role to the Hospital Manager and doctors, helping guide the technician and assistant team while maintaining daily workflow efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Training all newly hired technicians and assistants
- Providing ongoing mentorship and coaching for technicians and assistants
- Monitoring team performance and helping provide resources or additional training when needed
- Appropriately assigning staff to daily appointment roles
- Monitoring appointment workflow to ensure efficiency and patient care standards
- Coordinating technician and assistant lunch periods to ensure appointment coverage
- Communicating with front desk staff to maintain smooth daily operations
- Motivating team members and promoting positive communication
- Delegating tasks during downtime to maintain productivity
- Listening to team feedback and working with the Hospital Manager to resolve concerns
- Reporting concerns or operational issues to the Hospital Manager
- Completing monthly checklists
- Venipuncture
- Animal restraint
- Digital radiographs
- Surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery
- Administering vaccinations and medications
- Performing treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Preparing and maintaining exam rooms
- Evaluating patient records and filling standing prescription orders
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Collecting patient histories from owners and properly documenting medical records
- Communicating with pet owners regarding patient care
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
