Lead Vet Tech – Ophthalmology & Practice Leadership

AAVMP; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Parental leave

PTO

Bereavement leave

Pet perks

401(k)

Job summary

The Animal Eye Doctor, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician / Co-Practice Lead to blend clinical excellence with leadership duties. This hybrid role emphasizes 70% veterinary technician work and 30% practice leadership, guiding team performance and client care.

You will collaborate with doctors, mentor staff, and help recruit and evaluate performance while ensuring high standards of care and service delivery.

Qualifications

• CVT/LVT/RVT certification required and active.
• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• 3+ years in leadership or supervisory roles preferred.
• Strong anesthesia monitoring, patient care, and diagnostics skills.
• Experience with hiring, performance management, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a specialty ophthalmology setting.
• Assist DVMs with exams, procedures, and diagnostics.
• Perform IV catheter placement, venipuncture, and lab work.
• IV, IM, and SQ injections.
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical support.
• Lead team meetings, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee inventory management and controlled drug protocols.
• Analyze hospital performance data and implement improvements.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Leadership experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient care

Diagnostics

Hiring

Performance management

Employee relations

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT

Job description

The Animal Eye Doctor, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician / Co-Practice Lead to blend clinical excellence with leadership duties. This hybrid role emphasizes 70% veterinary technician work and 30% practice leadership, guiding team performance and client care.

You will collaborate with doctors, mentor staff, and help recruit and evaluate performance while ensuring high standards of care and service delivery.