Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Pet care discounts

Job summary

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician - Lead in Englewood, CO. You will lead and support a team of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, focusing on professional development and exceptional patient care standards.

With over 5 years of clinical experience and a valid RVT license in Colorado, the role offers hourly pay starting at $30-$34, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including health support, 401(k), and various perks for team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical veterinary technician experience.
• 3+ years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience.
• Proven success mentoring, coaching, and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Veterinary Technicians and Assistants.
• Partner with the Practice Manager to identify goals and growth opportunities.
• Foster a positive and team-based culture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical nursing skills

Education

Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in Colorado

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician - Lead

Englewood, CO

Compensation: Hourly pay starting at $30-$34/hour, negotiable based on credentials and experience. The final rate will consider skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sign on bonus: $5,000 available for qualified candidates. (Details discussed during the interview process)

What You’ll Do

• Lead, support, and develop Veterinary Technicians and Assistants to reach their full potential
• Partner with the Practice Manager and hospital leadership to identify goals, gaps, and growth opportunities
• Develop and implement efficient nursing workflows, processes, and systems
• Coach team members to strengthen clinical judgment, confidence, and decision‑making
• Mentor nursing staff across surgery, dentistry, inpatient care, and exam room flow
• Guide team members through conflict management and difficult conversations
• Model and promote direct, respectful, and transparent communication
• Uphold exceptional patient care standards and professional nursing practices
• Foster a positive, emotionally intelligent, and team‑based culture
• Support engagement, wellbeing, and work‑life balance across the technical team

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in Colorado
• 5+ years of clinical veterinary technician experience
• 3+ years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience
• Proven success mentoring, coaching, and developing teams
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced technical nursing skills with the ability to model best practices
• Ability to influence, coach, and inspire without direct authority

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits - Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full‑time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.