Lead Registered Veterinary Technician
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
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About Us
We are a fast paced, 9 doctor, mixed animal practice. From general wellness and preventative care to advanced surgical procedures to specialty services. Our team of experienced veterinarians, Board Certified veterinary specialists and nurses bring the services your pet needs for their health and well-being.
About Us
We are a fast paced, 9 doctor, mixed animal practice. From general wellness and preventative care to advanced surgical procedures to specialty services. Our team of experienced veterinarians, Board Certified veterinary specialists and nurses bring the services your pet needs for their health and well-being.
Our veterinary clinic is fully accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, the nation's leading accrediting body for companion animal veterinary practices, based on a quality review of our veterinary practice methods, pet health care management, facility and equipment in addition to a stringent evaluation of more than 900 standards in patient care, client service and medical protocols. Only 12 percent of small animal hospitals in the U.S. have achieved this accreditation.
We are also a certified cat friendly practice at the highest Gold level by the American Association of Feline Practitioners. to learn more about this important certification and what it means for you and your cats.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Responsibilities
This individual will be a direct report for the technician team and will be responsible for several tasks including to help ensure the hospital is running to the best of its ability. These tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Staff scheduling
- Hold monthly staff meetings
- Training team members
- Performing difficult conversations and formally documenting employees if needed.
- Ensuring all hospital policies and protocols are being followed.
- Delegating tasks and following up to be sure those tasks are being completed appropriately.
Prepares patient, medications, and equipment for surgery, and hands instruments and materials to veterinarian during surgical procedures. Performs routine laboratory tests and monitors anesthesia.
Job Requirements
- This job requires at least 5 years of experience as an RVT
- An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals, be able to lift approximately 50 pounds, walk dogs of up to 130 pounds.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- The ability to multitask and work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.
- Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including the use of euthanasia.
- Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
- Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
- Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.
- Full time availability with some weekend availability.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health insurance including vision and dental
401(k) matching
Employee Assistance Program
Accepting Applicants through November of 2025
Seniority level
- Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Health Care…
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