Lead Vet Technician
About The Position
Garden Oaks Veterinary Center is expanding and seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated team. This role operates within a modern 5,500-square-foot hospital, offering the chance to practice high-quality medicine while leading and supporting a team of veterinary professionals. The Lead Veterinary Technician will be instrumental in managing daily technician operations, fostering team development, ensuring excellent patient care, and enhancing clinical efficiency. This position is ideal for an experienced technician who excels at mentoring, takes initiative, and contributes to a positive, organized, and high-performing hospital environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
- Strong experience with anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement, surgery, dentistry, and patient care.
- Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to confidently prioritize and delegate in a busy hospital.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- A positive, dependable, and team-oriented leadership style.
- A passion for mentoring and helping others grow.
- Commitment to exceptional patient and client care.
Nice To Haves
- Previous lead, supervisory, mentoring, or training experience.
- LVT credential preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a clinical leader and resource for the veterinary technician team.
- Mentor, train, and support technicians and veterinary assistants.
- Ensure consistent patient care and adherence to hospital protocols.
- Partner closely with veterinarians and the Practice Manager to support daily hospital operations.
- Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures.
- Monitor anesthesia and provide attentive patient recovery care.
- Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture.
- Collect and process laboratory samples.
- Take high-quality digital radiographs.
- Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
- Educate pet owners on medications, home care, and preventive health.
- Coordinate technician workflow and delegate responsibilities.
- Support onboarding and training of new team members.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, patient care, and team efficiency.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and professional team culture.
- Lead by example and maintain high standards of patient and client care.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Monthly performance bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
- Continuing education assistance and online learning resources
- Annual scrub allowance
- Employee Assistance Program and mental wellness resources
- Employee discounts on veterinary services
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
