Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician
Listed on 2026-01-04
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Vancouver Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technican to help support our continued growth. Our hospital provides a robust range of services, including General Practice, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, and Exotic Medicine, plus a strong culture rooted in teamwork, compassion, and professional growth.
We believe great medicine starts with supporting the people who deliver it. Our team enjoys predictable scheduling, protected lunch hours, no overnights, and a culture that prioritizes patient care, education, and work-life balance.
Your expertise deserves to be rewarded-and respected. Vancouver Veterinary Hospital offers exceptional compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid CE, PTO, uniform allowance, and 401k.
Our team operates with a clear and meaningful mission : to care for our clients, our patients, our community, and each other. We believe in collaborative medicine, supportive teamwork, and recognizing each individual's contributions to create a truly fulfilling work environment.
If you're looking for a place where you can learn, grow, and make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.
Well Haven Pet Health is built on a foundation of "Well People, Well Pets, Well Practice, and Well Community" it's the heart of everything we do. With over 40 hospitals and growing, we are committed to supporting our teams with a positive culture, strong mentorship, and opportunities for growth. Our collaborative, team-centered approach ensures that both pets and people receive the care and support they deserve.
Join us in shaping the future of veterinary medicine - Come Grow with Us!
The Lead Veterinary Technician supports the veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary medicine, educating clients, and patient care. This position will train and oversee all CVTs / LVTs / RVTs and is responsible for partnering with the Practice Manager / Principal Doctor for day-to-day hospital operations and delegation of duties.
Key Responsibilities Main Accountabilities- Assist in the examination, treatment, and monitoring of animals under the supervision of a veterinarian. Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed. Monitor vital signs, collect samples for laboratory analysis, and perform diagnostic tests
- Prepare and analyze laboratory samples such as blood, urine, and feces. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment. Perform diagnostic tests, interpret results, and record findings accurately in patient records
- Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and patients for surgery. Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures by providing appropriate equipment and medications, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care
- Educate clients about Wellness Plans, animal care, nutrition, medication administration, and disease prevention
- Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for all patients, consistently meeting hospital quality control standards
- Ensure the proper maintenance and functioning of hospital equipment to support patient care
- Assist in managing hospital supplies, including inventory tracking and restocking as necessary
- Contribute to the day-to-day flow and efficiency of the hospital, collaborating with team members to optimize operations
- Act as an advocate for the overall success and performance of the hospital
- Perform select reception duties, such as triaging phone calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating the intake and discharge of patients
- Guide and mentor, a team of veterinary technicians and assistants by providing training, introducing new protocols, and fostering a positive and supportive team environment
- Take an active role in hospital team meetings
- Consistently provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service
- Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients. Effectively adapt to individual clients and their needs
- Effectively adapt to individual clients and their needs
- Effectively resolve customer complaints as appropriate
- Adhere to OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies
- Ability to perform other job duties as assigned
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain certification and improve knowledge and skills
- Multi-task effectively
- Complete work, maintaining a high level of accuracy while managing constant interruptions
- Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities
- Work well in an extremely fast-paced work environment, remaining calm and resilient
- Exhibit proactive initiative in addressing tasks and challenges as they arise
- Motivate others and exercise good judgment
- Effectively delegate tasks
- Learn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling, etc.)
- Provide a high level of accountability
- Handling and restraining dogs, cats, and exotic animals
- Providing basic animal care, such as…
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