Veterinary Technician Lead
About The Position
Licensed Veterinary Technician Lead | Emergency & Specialty Full-time opportunity in Poulsbo, WA Schedule: Hospital operates 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Day and swing shift opportunities available. Flexibility to share weekend coverage preferred. Hybrid supervisory and clinical technician role opportunities available for interested candidates. Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician ready to take the next step in your career? Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is seeking a Shift Supervisor (LVT) to provide floor leadership, support team development, and help ensure exceptional patient care in our emergency and specialty hospital. Why Join Animal Emergency and Specialty Center (AESC) At Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll play an important role in shaping team culture, supporting clinical excellence, and helping fellow technicians reach their professional goals. This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys mentoring others, coordinating hospital workflow, fostering accountability, and helping create a positive and collaborative culture. You'll work closely with hospital leadership while serving as a key resource for technicians, assistants, and support staff throughout each shift.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential in good standing or ability to obtain Washington licensure
- Previous emergency, specialty, or advanced clinical veterinary experience preferred
- Prior leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced environments; fluent English speaking and reading skills required
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care and team development
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and support to clinical team members during assigned shifts
- Coordinate workflow to promote efficient patient care and hospital operations
- Monitor staffing needs and assist with daily resource allocation
- Mentor, coach, and support Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff
- Participate in performance management, training, and professional development initiatives
- Assist with onboarding and training of new team members, and support implementation of hospital policies and patient care standards
- Maintain a strong clinical presence and assist with patient care as needed
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- retirement benefits
- paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
- Competitive compensation, including shift and weekend differentials, plus double-time pay for call-ins and holidays
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus Health Savings Account (HSA)
- CE allowance and professional development support, including paid license renewal
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options (401(k) with company match)
- Employee assistance programs, uniform allowance, employee pet discount, and tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
