Lead Tech/Assistant - Surgery/Neurology

VCA Animal Hospitals; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate leadership team at a multi-specialty veterinary hospital dedicated to caring for associates and clients. As a Lead Technician, you will oversee the Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Neurology departments, ensuring a supportive and empowering environment for your team. This role offers the opportunity to work without micro-management while being part of advanced veterinary medicine. With competitive compensation and a wealth of benefits, including medical insurance, paid parental leave, and a generous CE allowance, this is your chance to make a difference in a fulfilling career. If you're a confident and dedicated leader, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employer-paid short term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with matching

Generous CE allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Vet Tech license reimbursement

Free wellness and self-care resources

Generous hospital and product discounts

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in Virginia or license-eligible.
• Veterinary Assistant with specific surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the nursing team through mentorship and training.
• Schedule staff and implement department policies.
• Conduct performance evaluations and team meetings.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Technical Skills

Mentorship

Veterinary Knowledge

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Assistant with Surgery Experience

Job description

Are you a great leader? Enthusiastic about supporting and motivating your team? Do you want to be part of a passionate leadership team dedicated to caring for our associates, patients, and clients? If you answered “Yes”, we want YOU!

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA, is seeking an experienced LVT or Veterinary Assistant to join our leadership team as our Lead Technician for our Surgery, Ophthalmology and Neurology departments.

At VCA, we will support your development through mentorship and relationships with fellow leadership team members. We offer the ability to work without micro-management. As part of a multi-specialty referral and ER hospital, we offer exposure to many aspects of advanced veterinary medicine. Join our team and help us make a difference!

We offer competitive compensation, as well as excellent benefits including:

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Employer-paid short term disability insurance and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) with matching
• Generous CE allowance for full time credentialed technicians
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Free wellness and self-care resources
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• On-site Veterinary Social Worker!

This is a working supervisory position responsible for the leadership and development of the nursing team. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Mentorship & Training
• Scheduling staff
• Implementing department policies and procedures
• Associate performance evaluations and coaching
• Conducting team meetings
• Handling Client/DVM feedback
• Record keeping
• Working closely with the departments Administrative Manager on shared duties, i.e. client satisfaction, human resource items and related department support

Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in Virginia or license-eligible OR Veterinary Assistant with Surgery specific experience
• Dedicated to supporting a healthy work environment where all employees are elevated, empowered and enjoy what they do
• Strong leadership and technical skills

Salary is competitive with consideration taken for experience and discussed upon hiring. The ideal schedule consists of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm. Our ideal candidate is confident, honest, kind, passionate, humble, flexible, dedicated, and a team player. We promise to offer the same in return.

To learn more about what it means to be a veterinary assistant with VCA, watch our 3-minute video: VCA Veterinary Assistant Video

At VCA, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create an environment where a diverse group of talented people do their best work.

Ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with us? Apply now and be part of our dedicated team at VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA.

We can't wait to meet you!

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