Lead Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital at Wildwood is hiring a full-time Lead Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role supports technician and doctor workflow, helps maintain accurate scheduling, trains and develops technicians, and ensures consistent adherence to the hospital’s medical, patient-care, and customer-service standards. The Lead Veterinary Technician may also assume the Manager on Duty role as needed, including weekends and after-hours. The hospital operates seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Candidates must have open availability, including evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Shift differentials are offered for eligible overnight and weekend hours. The hourly salary is $28.00–$34.00, based on skills, experience, and qualifications, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, Missouri, was founded in October 2000 and is an AAHA-accredited practice. Its team is committed to compassionate care, continuing education, and providing patients with the level of care they would demand for their own pets. The hospital sees canine, feline, equine, and pocket pets.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a veterinary technician.
- At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of veterinary medical protocols, patient care, and hospital operations.
- Open availability, including evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliability and a team-oriented attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using veterinary management software such as SmartFlow and Cornerstone is highly preferred.
- Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.
Responsibilities
- Manage technician and doctor workflow using Smart Flow and keep the Cornerstone schedule accurate and current to reflect the day’s actual hospital workflow.
- Manage the team’s use of Smart Flow and ensure it is used effectively.
- Work with the lead receptionist to ensure appropriate scheduling.
- Complete lead self-evaluations and ensure they are presented to the Practice Manager monthly.
- Train technicians to meet Fox Creek’s standards of care and customer service, including knowledge of medical protocols, equipment use, and patient-care procedures.
- Keep onboarding and phase training up to date.
- Ensure the team consistently meets Fox Creek’s standards for medical protocols, customer service, and patient management.
- Assume the Manager on Duty role as needed, including weekends and after-hours.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan for full-time employees.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee pet discount.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Shift differentials for eligible overnight and weekend hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
