Veterinary Technician - Lead

Overview

Cypress Creek Pet Care is looking for a Lead Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Cypress Creek Pet Care, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

Description
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Veterinary Technician – Lead, Full-time, Cedar Park, TX. Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay up to $25/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you ll play an important role in pets  lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

• Work closely with the Practice Manager and Medical Director to supervise, train, and mentor technicians and assistants.
• Coordinate schedules, delegate tasks, and manage workflow to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Assist with evaluations of technicians and assistants and provide input on performance.
• Lead staff meetings alongside the Practice Manager.
• Participate in Thrive planning meetings and attend seminars that pertain to it.
• Communicate with the manager about non-routine or unusual situations and recommend solutions.
• Keep up to date with veterinary software, products, medical equipment, and veterinary medicine advancements and provide staff training.
• Communicate hospital policies and procedures to staff and clients when required.
• Supervise the completion of daily checklists and weekly maintenance logs for technicians and assistants.
• Treat all employees fairly and impartially with regard to scheduling, coaching, and discipline.
• Resolve informal employee complaints and help mediate interpersonal problems amongst the staff.
• Lead by example, promoting professionalism and excellent patient care and customer service.
• Demonstrate initiative in everyday duties and assist employees.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures as stated in the manual and/or by standard operating procedures.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with appointments, surgeries and procedures in accordance with the state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least three years’ recent experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Demonstrate ability to lead and manage a team.
• Ability to perform routine veterinary medical procedures (e.g., collect samples, draw blood, and administer injections), maintain and understand medical equipment, and be competent with veterinary software.
• Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to show empathy toward clients, staff, and treat animals with respect and compassion while maintaining a commitment to outstanding client service.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Cypress Creek Pet Care is a small animal practice located in Cedar Park, Texas providing high quality, dedicated care for every patient. Offering primary, emergency, and boarding services. Our hospital has a collaborative team and is committed to a positive work environment. We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence. We are open Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm.

Serving Cedar Park,…