Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Medical Leadership

Falconbridge Animal

Durham (NC)

Hybrid

USD 58,000 - 79,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401k retirement options
Life Insurance and Disability coverage
Teladoc access
Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Falconbridge Animal Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled medical care under the direction of a veterinarian and to support hospital operations by leading the technical team. This role mentors staff, maintains high medical standards, and upholds quality patient care.

You will oversee nursing, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and dentistry, while partnering with leadership to optimize workflows and client communication.

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 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver skilled medical care under DVM supervision while supporting hospital operations through oversight of the technical team.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical leadership to teammates; foster collaborative hospital culture.
  • Act as a shift leader; provide real-time coaching, technical development, and onboarding support to technicians and assistants.
  • Coordinate workflows with hospital leadership; implement protocols to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
  • Clearly communicate treatment plans to clients; review medical records with pet owners.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical assisting
Radiology
Technical leadership
Team mentorship
Communication

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program
Credentialed Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Falconbridge Animal Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled medical care under the direction of a veterinarian and to support hospital operations by leading the technical team. This role mentors staff, maintains high medical standards, and upholds quality patient care.

You will oversee nursing, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and dentistry, while partnering with leadership to optimize workflows and client communication.

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