Lead Veterinary Technician

Who we are:

Winsted Animal Hospital is Hiring a Lead Veterinary Technician!

Position DetailsRole: Lead Veterinary TechnicianStatus: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable and based on experienceSchedule: Flexible weekly schedule with rotating Saturday shifts

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? If you're an experienced technician who enjoys mentoring others, leading by example, and helping build a high-performing team, we'd love to meet you.

Winsted Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to join our leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a confident technician who is passionate about patient care, enjoys coaching and developing others, and wants to make a lasting impact on both the hospital and the team.

As our Lead Veterinary Technician, you'll combine advanced technical skills with day-to-day leadership responsibilities. You'll work closely with our veterinarians and hospital leadership to maintain exceptional medical standards, support team development, improve workflows, and help create a positive, collaborative culture where both patients and team members thrive.

Why Our Lead Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop an outstanding technical team
• Collaborative leadership that values your ideas and experience
• Meaningful role influencing hospital operations and patient care
• Supportive culture focused on teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to continue developing both your clinical and leadership skills
• High-quality medicine with a team committed to excellence
• A workplace where your leadership truly makes a difference

What Our Lead Veterinary Technicians Do

• Lead by example while providing exceptional patient nursing and technical care
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, dentistry, and advanced procedures
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiography, laboratory diagnostics, and sample collection
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure high clinical standards
• Mentor, coach, and support veterinary technicians and assistants
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members
• Provide constructive feedback while helping teammates build confidence and technical skills
• Partner with doctors and hospital leadership to improve workflow and hospital operations
• Support OSHA compliance, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and hospital protocols
• Promote Fear Free, low-stress patient handling and compassionate client communication
• Help foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative hospital culture

What Our Lead Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) preferred, or eligibility to meet state requirements
• Three to five years of progressive veterinary technician experience
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong surgical, anesthesia, patient nursing, and technical skills
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience helping develop team members and improve workflows
• Confidence making decisions while maintaining a collaborative leadership style
• Experience with Avimark is a plus
• Passion for developing others while delivering exceptional patient care

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• The opportunity to shape the future of your hospital and team
• Leadership that values your input and encourages innovation
• Opportunities to grow as both a technician and a leader
• Meaningful relationships with teammates, clients, and patients
• A hospital…