Lead Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Experience Required

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network•Orange Park, FL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Eye Clinic – Orange Park is a specialty veterinary ophthalmology practice dedicated to providing advanced eye care for pets. We are committed to excellence in patient care, client communication, and collaboration with referring veterinarians. We utilize specialized diagnostics and surgical techniques to treat a wide range of ocular conditions. We are seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician/ Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team. This role requires a motivated leader who can effectively oversee back-of-house operations, support the medical team, and ensure efficient workflow within the clinic. We are looking for someone with an energetic, positive, professional demeanor, strong leadership and team-building skills, who takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities, is highly organized with the ability to multitask, committed to the needs and success of the clinic, punctual and dependable, willing to train, mentor, and support team members, adaptable in a fast-paced specialty environment, accountable with strong problem-solving skills, and able to see the big picture while managing daily operations.

Requirements

Previous experience, training, or education in a veterinary facility required
Minimum of 3 years of progressive veterinary experience with a strong commitment to the field
Friendly, outgoing, people-oriented with a positive, professional attitude
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to coordinate workflow and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced treatment area
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
Comfortable training, coaching, and delegating tasks to medical team members
Proficient with computer systems and veterinary medical records
Skilled with anesthesia, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement
Willingness to learn new techniques, adapt to change, and support continuous improvement
Availability for some evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating on-call duties
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical duties throughout an 8-hour shift
Phlebotomy
IV catheter placement
Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
General anesthesia experience, including induction and monitoring
Assisting in surgery
Apply bandages and perform wound care
Ability to use diagnostic equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-specialty veterinary facility and leadership/supervisory experience
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or equivalent experience for Lead Tech role
Basic ocular diagnostics (Schirmer tear test, fluorescein staining, tonometry)
Assisting with ophthalmic diagnostics, imaging, and surgeries
Handling ophthalmic instruments and educating clients on topical medications
Recognizing common ocular diseases and emergencies

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily back-clinic operations to ensure efficiency and flow
Provide leadership, training, and support to technicians and assistants
Assist doctors with exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, and surgical procedures
Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient status to doctors
Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and at-home care
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper inventory in treatment and surgical areas
Support a positive, collaborative clinic culture

Benefits

Paid vacation (full-time employees only)
No weekends (expect for rotating on-call duties)
Paid holidays (full-time employees only)
Competitive wages
Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
401K with employer match
CE opportunities
Uniform allowance
Discounts on services and medications for employee pets