Lead Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Alpine Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician who enjoys balancing hands-on patient care with team leadership. In this role, you will help support daily hospital operations while serving as a clinical resource and mentor for our technical team. We value our technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping to support quality of medicine, patient care, and client experience. This role is ideal for technicians who are passionate about utilizing their full clinical skillset while developing others, leading by example, and helping drive excellence in both patient care and team performance.
Requirements
- 2+ years of veterinary technician experience
- Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Montana preferred
- Team or shift lead experience preferred
- Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
- Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
- Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Radiology positioning and safety protocols
- Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
- Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
Responsibilities
- Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
- Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Assisting in surgery and performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
- Maintaining accurate medical records and communicating treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients
- Delegating daily tasks and helping coordinate workflow to support exceptional patient care
- Providing training, mentorship, and clinical guidance to Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants
- Monitoring daily operations to uphold safety, efficiency, and medical standards
- Building strong relationships with clients and fostering a collaborative, positive team culture
Benefits
- Bonus package: $500-$2000 for candidates who meet certain experience and/or licensing requirements
- CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
- Free pet boarding up to 20 days!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
