Lead Credentialed Vet Tech: Mentor & Surgical Leader

Mission Pet Health; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Job summary

Keller Animal Clinic, part of Mission Pet Health, seeks a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide high‑level care under DVM supervision in a busy small animal practice in Keller, TX. You will mentor staff, lead technical tasks, and partner with leadership to improve workflows while delivering compassionate client education and excellent patient care.

Requirements include AVMA‑accredited program completion, a current credentialed CVT license, and at least three years’ experience with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• Current Credentialed Veterinary Technician license in good standing in the applicable state.
• A minimum of three years of experience as a licensed technician, with leadership or mentorship preferred.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, and radiology.
• Excellent communication skills in a fast-paced medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Deliver high-quality patient care under DVM supervision, utilizing advanced technical skills across nursing, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and dentistry.
• Team Mentorship: Act as a shift leader and mentor, providing real-time coaching, technical development, and onboarding support to veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Operational Partnership: Collaborate with hospital leadership to coordinate workflows, assign tasks, and implement protocols that improve hospital efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Client Education: Serve as a trusted point of contact for pet owners, clearly communicating treatment plans, reviewing medical records, and empowering clients to make informed healthcare decisions.
• Inventory & Equipment Care: Oversee the inventory of medical supplies and pharmacy items while ensuring that hospital equipment is properly maintained and documented.
• Medical Documentation: Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation in patient records using appropriate medical terminology and formatting standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team mentorship

Communication

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Radiology

Education

AVMA‑accredited Veterinary Technician program

Credentialed Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Keller Animal Clinic, part of Mission Pet Health, seeks a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide high‑level care under DVM supervision in a busy small animal practice in Keller, TX. You will mentor staff, lead technical tasks, and partner with leadership to improve workflows while delivering compassionate client education and excellent patient care.

Requirements include AVMA‑accredited program completion, a current credentialed CVT license, and at least three years’ experience with