Lead Credentialed Vet Technician: Leadership & Impact

Mission Pet Health; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted pet care

Online discount platform

Teladoc access

Job summary

Mission Pet Health in Cypress, TX seeks a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled medical care under DVM supervision and to mentor the technical team. This role supports hospital operations and upholds medical protocols while promoting a collaborative culture.

Requirements include AVMA-accredited program, current license, at least three years as a licensed technician with leadership experience.

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 demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience preferred.
• Proficiency in advanced technical skills including anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, and radiology.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain composure 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

Leadership/mentorship

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Radiology

Communication skills

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Mission Pet Health in Cypress, TX seeks a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled medical care under DVM supervision and to mentor the technical team. This role supports hospital operations and upholds medical protocols while promoting a collaborative culture.

Requirements include AVMA-accredited program, current license, at least three years as a licensed technician with leadership experience.