Lead Surgical LVT: Mentor, OR Operations Leader

Veterinary Practice Partners; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Veterinary Practice Partners seeks a Lead Veterinary Technician with WA license to oversee surgical and dental services, mentor staff, and uphold hospital standards. You will coordinate daily schedules, ensure patient safety, and foster growth with strong client communication.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, compliance with safety protocols, and collaboration with DVMs and departments to deliver exceptional care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Degree from a accredited veterinary technology program or equivalent certification.
• Valid Washington State Veterinary Technician License in good standing.
• Meets and maintains qualifications for LVT Levels 1–3.
• CPR (BLS and ALS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily surgery and dentistry schedule.
• Ensure efficient patient flow from admission through recovery and discharge.
• Coordinate daily surgical caseloads while maintaining patient safety and workflow efficiency.
• Lead daily surgery rounds and team huddles.
• Serve as the primary mentor for newly licensed LVTs and developing technicians.
• Assist Veterinary Assistants pursuing licensure with skill development and competency progression.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized training plans and conduct competency evaluations.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to improve performance.
• Monitor anesthesia, surgical nursing, pain management, and patient recovery standards.
• Review medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Identify workflow challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between surgical department and hospital leadership.
• Promote compliance with hospital protocols and best medical practices.
• Monitor surgical, anesthesia, and dental inventory and communicate supply needs.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are maintained, sterilized, and operational.
• Assist with equipment maintenance scheduling and troubleshooting.
• Model professionalism and core values at all times.
• Assist with departmental initiatives and improvements.

Skills

Leadership & Accountability

Clinical Mentorship

Surgical Workflow Management

Client Communication

Technical Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Organization & Time Management

Commitment to Growth

Safety Compliance

Training Gap Identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited veterinary technology program degree

Washington State Veterinary Technician License

CPR (BLS and ALS) certification

Job description

Veterinary Practice Partners seeks a Lead Veterinary Technician with WA license to oversee surgical and dental services, mentor staff, and uphold hospital standards. You will coordinate daily schedules, ensure patient safety, and foster growth with strong client communication.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, compliance with safety protocols, and collaboration with DVMs and departments to deliver exceptional care.