Registered Veterinary Technician-Lead

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Magrane Pet Medical Center-Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

Mishawaka, IN

Full-time

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Magrane Pet Medical Center
, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Why Choose Us?

• A Legacy of Excellence:
  With over 110 years of service, we are an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free, and Feline Friendly hospital offering high-quality care to our community - and a hospital of exceptional individuals that truly value fun and teamwork every day.
• Growth and Development:
  We offer a structured skill-level training program, continuous education opportunities
• An Emotionally Intelligent Workplace:
  Fostering a growth mindset and providing both coaching and mentoring to all team members is very important to us. We are not allergic to change that strengthens us and helps us meet our goals.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Enjoy top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, mental health benefits, and more.
• Broad and High-Level Veterinary Care:
  We care for many species, including exotic companion animals, reptiles, and birds. We offer in-hospital diagnostics such as ultrasound (cardiac and abdominal), as well as options for specialized testing and surgical care at the highest level in our community. We're well respected by pet parents and have partnerships with local shelters and rescues to help assist our community.
• Work-Life Balance:
  We promote a positive work environment with flexible hours, including a day off during the week and rotating Saturday shifts.

Role Responsibilities, But Are Not Limited To

• Work closely with the Practice Manager and Medical Director to supervise, train, and mentor technicians and assistants.
• Coordinate department schedules, delegate tasks, and manage workflow to ensure efficiency.
• Assist with evaluations of technicians and assistants and provide input on performance.
• Lead department meetings, sometimes alongside the Practice Manager.
• Participate in hospital planning meetings and attend seminars that pertain to it.
• Keep up to date with veterinary software, products, medical equipment, and veterinary medicine advancements and provide staff training with clinic.
• Serve on leadership team and act as a liaison for department; communicate hospital policies and procedures to department.
• Treat all employees fairly and impartially with regard to scheduling, coaching, and feedback/disciplinary action.
• Resolve informal employee complaints and help meditate interpersonal problems amongst the staff with fairness and empathy.
• Lead by example, promoting professionalism, emotional intelligence, 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.
• Providing in-hospital monitoring and treatments.
• Obtaining imaging and diagnostic samples.
• Providing safe and balanced anesthesia for dentistry and surgery and nursing care associated with these procedures.
• Keeping accurate records in our easy-to-use cloud based and AI-assisted software.
• Communicating effectively with the team and clients.
• Performing technician appointments with autonomy to provide great service to pets and their people.
• Prioritizes tasks and handles multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• At least three years’ recent experience as a Veterinary Technician with…