Lead Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Sploot Veterinary Care is hiring a Lead Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and help lead a collaborative veterinary team providing urgent care and general practice. The role combines clinical duties—including surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, diagnostics, laboratory work, and wound care—with client education and clinic operations. The Lead Technician also mentors assistants and helps foster open communication, teamwork, and a positive, solutions-focused culture. The position offers 10- and 12-hour shifts on varying days each week, with no overnight shifts. Team members work alongside veterinarians and nurses who provide daily mentorship, and use modern tools including a laparoscopic surgery suite and CoVET AI Scribe. Compensation is $32–$34 per hour, with 1.5 times pay on Sploot-recognized holidays.
Requirements
- Current Utah veterinary technician license and credentials as an RVT, CVT, or LVT.
- At least 4 years of veterinary technician experience.
- Experience in dentistry and anesthesia.
- Collaborative, communicative, team-first approach and willingness to help where needed.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improving processes.
- Compassionate approach with pets and respectful communication with clients.
- Motivation to continue learning and improving veterinary care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in urgent or emergency care.
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians with surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics.
- Guide and reassure pet parents by explaining care plans and at-home instructions.
- Perform blood draws, laboratory tests, IV catheter placement, and radiographs, including dental radiographs.
- Administer medications and vaccines and assist with wound care.
- Maintain accurate digital records, using AI scribe support.
- Restock supplies and keep equipment clean and sterilized.
- Model open communication, teamwork, and a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Mentor assistants and support the team.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $32–$34 per hour.
- 1.5 times pay on Sploot-recognized holidays.
- Full reimbursement for Utah technician licensure.
- Up to $400 annual continuing education reimbursement.
- Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health, legal, and financial counseling for employees and their households.
- Free, at-cost, or deeply discounted diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries for up to five employee pets.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer contribution; HSA available.
- 401(k) with up to a 4% company match.
- PTO accrual from day one, up to 80 hours, increasing with tenure.
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Bereavement leave for human and pet losses.
- Free Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs.
- Unlimited snacks and regular team events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
