Lead Vet Tech Supervisor — Des Moines (Sign-On Bonus)

Dmvet; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support – Calm app

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Des Moines Veterinary Hospital in Des Moines, WA is seeking a Technician Supervisor to lead the technical team while performing veterinary technician duties and managing department operations.

The role requires strong clinical skills, staff leadership, and the ability to maintain high patient care standards. This on-site position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Active CVT, LVT, RVT, or LVMT certification preferred or as required by applicable state regulations.
• Minimum of 3 years veterinary technician experience with demonstrated high-level clinical proficiency.
• One or more years of supervisory, lead, or mentorship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, review, schedule, and develop technical staff.
• Conduct introductory and annual performance evaluations; deliver constructive feedback.
• Administer on-call schedules as well as standard scheduling for staff; monitor and regulate overtime hours.
• Assign job responsibilities to each team member and direct patient care workflow.
• Enforce hospital policies and communicate new protocols to the technical team.
• Monitor team member competence and effectiveness; address performance concerns promptly.
• Exhibit confidentiality and professionalism in all team member matters; be proactive in issue resolution.
• Keep hospital management informed of any issues or risks affecting operations or team member relations.
• Perform the full range of veterinary technician duties as a working member of the clinical team.
• Establish and enforce patient care standards, clinical protocols, and safety practices for the department.
• Oversee the process of patient admitting, hospitalization, and discharge.
• Responsible for administration, delegation, and completion of veterinarian medical orders.
• Mentor technical staff in nursing care, radiology, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory, and pharmacy.
• Ensure all patient medical and surgical records are complete and accurate.
• Ensure controlled substance handling and compliance within the technical department.
• Always ensure use of proper safe handling techniques to keep pets calm and safely under control, including but not limited to Fear Free.

Skills

Customer service

Human resources

Clinical skills

Communication

Planning & organizing

Leadership

Staff training

Multitasking

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT certification

Controlled substance permits eligibility

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Des Moines Veterinary Hospital in Des Moines, WA is seeking a Technician Supervisor to lead the technical team while performing veterinary technician duties and managing department operations.

The role requires strong clinical skills, staff leadership, and the ability to maintain high patient care standards. This on-site position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package.