Lead Veterinary Technician

Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center•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 leads daily surgery and dental workflows, supports veterinary procedures and patient care, oversees staff training and competency, and helps ensure compliance with hospital protocols and safety standards. 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) and states that it is committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. The salary is $27–$29 per hour, determined by 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily surgery and dental workflow, delegate tasks, and ensure adherence to standards of care.
Develop and maintain training manuals and protocols for surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and laboratory procedures.
Evaluate and ensure 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, such as IDEXX, 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, participation in staff meetings, 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, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
Perform technical duties such as laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.