Lead Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Sploot Veterinary Care is hiring a Lead Veterinary Technician to support its urgent care and general practice teams in Utah. The role combines hands-on clinical work with team support and mentorship. Technicians partner with veterinarians on surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics; perform technical and laboratory tasks; educate and reassure clients; and help maintain clinic operations and accurate digital records. The position offers 10- and 12-hour shifts on varying days, with no overnights, and access to mentorship, modern clinical tools, and a varied urgent care and general practice caseload.
Requirements
- Current Utah veterinary technician license and credentials as an RVT, CVT, or LVT.
- At least 4 years of veterinary technician experience.
- Experience in dentistry and anesthesia.
- Collaborative and communicative team-first approach, with willingness to help where needed.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail, and interest in improving processes.
- Compassionate approach with pets and respectful communication with clients.
- Motivation to continue learning and improving veterinary care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in urgent or emergency care.
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians with surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics.
- Explain care plans and at-home instructions to pet parents, and guide and reassure them.
- Perform blood draws, laboratory tests, IV catheter placement, radiographs including dental radiographs, and medication and vaccine administration.
- Assist with wound care.
- Maintain accurate digital records, with AI scribe support.
- Restock supplies and keep equipment clean and sterilized.
- Model open communication, teamwork, and a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Mentor assistants and support the team.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $32–$34 per hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays.
- Full reimbursement for Utah technician licensure and up to $400 in annual continuing education reimbursement.
- Free Employee Assistance Program with mental health, legal, and financial counseling for employees and their households.
- Employee pet benefits: free, at-cost, or discounted diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries for up to five pets.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution; HSA available.
- 401(k) with up to a 4% company match.
- PTO accrual from day one, up to 80 hours, increasing with tenure.
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Bereavement leave for human and pet losses.
- Free Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
