Lead Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners•Belton, MO

About The Position

Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care Center is hiring a full-time Lead Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role combines hands-on veterinary technical work with leadership of surgery, dental, laboratory, and anesthesia workflows. The Lead Veterinary Technician supports veterinarians, helps maintain hospital standards and protocols, trains and evaluates staff, and collaborates with the leadership team. The clinic offers specialized diagnostic and surgical procedures and care for exotic pets, including reptiles, small mammals, and birds. It is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). The position pays $27–$29 per hour, based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. The schedule is four days per week, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with an hour lunch; some Saturdays are required from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM.

Requirements

Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is preferred.
Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.
Passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily surgery and dental workflow, delegate tasks, and ensure standards of care are followed.
Develop and maintain training manuals and protocols for surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and laboratory procedures.
Evaluate staff competency in surgical tasks, anesthesia monitoring, dental procedures, laboratory work, related paperwork, and client communication.
Maintain compliance with checklists, controlled drug logs, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory for surgery and laboratory areas.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate with vendors and IT as needed.
Ensure accurate submission, tracking, and recording of laboratory samples and results.
Create and maintain staff schedules with leadership team members.
Provide leadership through professional communication, staff meeting participation, serving as a liaison between staff and leadership, and assisting with employee concerns and disciplinary matters.
Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure adherence to hospital protocols and assist with quarterly inventory counts.
Support veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
Safely and compassionately handle and restrain animals.
Communicate with clients, including providing care instructions and patient status updates.
Perform technical duties such as laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.