Lead Veterinary Technician

Head Veterinary Technician

(Port St. Lucie, FL | Tradition)

At Live with Grace Animal Hospital our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality veterinary care that supports our client’s pets through every stage of life. We believe pets are family and we’re dedicated to treating each patient with kindness, respect, and personalized attention. We value clear communication, continued learning, and preventative care to help pets live longer, healthier lives.

Located in the Riverland Town Center at Tradition, Live with Grace Animal Hospital is proud to serve the local community with a full range of veterinary services, from routine wellness exams and vaccinations, to advanced diagnostics, surgery, dental care, and more. We also offer specialized services like acupuncture, therapeutic rehabilitation, senior pet care and nutrition plans for our patient’s unique needs.

Lead with compassion. Teach with purpose. Elevate care with grace.

At Live with Grace Animal Hospital, our Head Veterinary Technician helps shape the standard of care in an environment where calm energy, collaboration, and clinical excellence come together. This leadership role is designed for an experienced technician who thrives on mentorship, teamwork, and the opportunity to help build a hospital that truly embodies Fear Free care where pets and people alike feel safe, respected, and genuinely cared for.

The Head Veterinary Technician is more than a skilled clinician; they set the tone for our medical team. Through calm confidence and compassionate leadership, they guide technicians and assistants to deliver exceptional care and seamless communication. By modeling excellence in every interaction, this leader ensures that each patient and client experience reflects our mission:
Fear Free care for pets and their people. Ultimately, the Head Technician upholds medical excellence while fostering a culture of grace, efficiency, and emotional well-being across the entire team.

At our practice, you’ll join a culture built on grace, trust, and genuine teamwork, where every voice truly matters. You’ll work in a brand-new, Fear Free Certified facility thoughtfully designed for calm, comfort, and efficiency. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to shape hospital protocols, mentor future leaders, and grow your career alongside a supportive ownership and leadership team. We offer competitive compensation, a CE allowance, uniform reimbursement, and sponsorship for Fear Free certification.

In our collaborative, drama-free environment, you’ll find transparency, work-life balance, and respect at the heart of everything we do.

• Collaborate with the Medical Director and Practice Manager to define clinical standards, shape training programs, and drive operational excellence across departments.
• Empower, coach, and elevate a talented medical team by modeling Fear Free handling and patient-first care.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and continuous training of medical support staff.
• Develop and oversee technician workflows, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to protocols.
• Partner with the Practice Manager and Medical Director to identify skill gaps, create growth opportunities, and foster a positive culture.
• Lead daily huddles and coordinate interdepartmental communication to ensure smooth hospital flow.

• Perform and oversee all advanced technical procedures, including anesthesia administration, intubation, induction/monitoring, dental radiography, and surgical preparation and assistance.
• Perform and oversee laboratory diagnostics and analysis, including blood draws, urinalysis, x-rays, blood typing, blood smears, fecals, ear/skin cytology, Gram stains, fungal cultures and related laboratory analyses—to gather critical information aiding in patient diagnosis.
• Maintain oversight of anesthetic safety standards, patient monitoring protocols, and pain management plans.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and Fear Free-minded restraint and handling of patients for all procedures.
• Support the veterinarians in managing complex medical…