Veterinary Technician Ophthalmology- Practice Leader

Veterinary Technician Practice Leader Eye Care for Animals | Culver City, CA Lead with Purpose. Care with Compassion. Grow with Thrive.

At Eye Care for Animals
, a proud partner of Thrive Pet Healthcare
, care is more than what we do, it's who we are. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Practice Leader who is passionate about exceptional patient care, team development, and operational excellence.

This unique opportunity combines advanced veterinary technical skills with leadership responsibilities, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on both patient outcomes and team success.

As part of Thrive Pet Healthcare's nationwide network of over 400 hospitals, you'll enjoy the close-knit feel of a specialty practice while benefiting from extensive professional development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a collaborative veterinary community.

At Eye Care for Animals, we are committed to creating an environment where our team members thrive professionally and personally. We invest heavily in growth and development, foster emotional intelligence in leadership, and prioritize a positive work-life balance.

When you join our team, you'll find:

• A collaborative and supportive specialty hospital environment
• Leadership that values mentorship, communication, and growth
• Access to Thrive Pet Healthcare's extensive learning and development resources
• Opportunities for advancement within one of the nation's largest veterinary networks
• A culture built on compassion, teamwork, and excellence in patient care

As our Veterinary Technician Practice Leader
, you will serve as both a skilled clinical technician and an operational leader. You will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care while supporting a high-performing hospital team and ensuring the overall success of the practice.

This position is ideal for a veterinary professional who enjoys mentoring others, creating efficient workflows, and helping teams reach their full potential.

• Provide daily leadership and guidance to veterinary support staff
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop team members
• Conduct coaching conversations, performance evaluations, and employee development planning
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaged hospital culture
• Assist with scheduling, payroll processing, and staffing management
• Support hospital operational goals and key performance benchmarks
• Partner with doctors and regional leadership to drive hospital success
• Promote effective communication and collaboration throughout the team
• Address employee concerns professionally and constructively

• Deliver exceptional nursing care and patient advocacy
• Assist veterinarians with specialty ophthalmology procedures and treatments
• Monitor and manage anesthesia cases with confidence and accuracy
• Obtain and interpret patient vital signs during procedures, including:
  • Blood Pressure
  • ECG
  • Sp O2
  • ETCO2
• Recognize changes in patient status and communicate concerns proactively
• Perform diagnostic and treatment procedures with a high level of technical proficiency
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
• Ensure a safe, compassionate, and low-stress experience for patients and clients

• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on veterinary technician experience providing direct patient care
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience within a veterinary hospital
• Advanced veterinary technical and anesthesia monitoring skills
• Strong understanding of patient care standards and medical protocols
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team‑building skills
• Self‑motivated…