Lead Veterinary Technician

NVA•Raleigh, NC

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Quail Corners Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Team Lead to help guide and elevate our Treatment and Surgery teams. This is a working leadership role where you will lead by example on the floor while coaching and developing your team. As our Team Lead, you’ll play a key role in driving clinical excellence, team development, and daily operations across treatment and surgical areas. Serving the Raleigh community since 1969, Quail Corners is a well-established primary care, urgent care, and 24-hour emergency hospital with seven doctors and a highly collaborative support team. We are known for a Fear Free approach focused on patient and team wellbeing, a fast-paced, high-quality caseload (GP + urgent + emergency + surgery + dentistry), a team-first, supportive culture where leadership is hands-on and accessible, and a hospital that fully utilizes technicians and encourages growth, training, and development.

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
3+ years of clinical experience
Strong skills in anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry
Experience in fast-paced GP, urgent care, or ER settings
Proven ability to lead, delegate, and develop others
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Passion for patient care, team development, and hospital growth

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coach, mentor, and support RVTs, assistants, and support staff
Partner with hospital leadership and doctors to advance medical quality and training
Help onboard and train new hires while supporting continued staff development
Foster a positive, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture
Manage daily workflow, staffing assignments, and efficiency in treatment
Oversee inventory, stocking, and collaboration with inventory management
Maintain and improve protocols to support high-quality, efficient patient care
Ensure compliance with AVMA, NCVMB, and OSHA standards
Oversee daily surgical and dental operations, including workflow and staffing
Ensure high standards in anesthesia, patient monitoring, and recovery
Support seamless coordination between treatment and surgical teams
Provide hands-on training and mentorship across skill levels
Support CE initiatives, team meetings, and skill development opportunities
Help build a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence