Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Long Valley (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Mental Health Resources

Bonding leave

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Long Valley Animal Hospital in Long Valley, NJ is seeking a compassionate Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician to join our team. You’ll work with the latest technology, support surgeons, and help train staff while delivering the highest quality care to pets.

This role requires leadership, CVT/LVT certification, and comfort with anesthesia, blood draws, and surgical prep. You’ll manage exam rooms, prepare estimates, maintain records, and ensure shifts are properly staffed, while providing

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a veterinary setting.
• CVT or LV T license/certification is required.
• Experience with surgical procedures is preferred.
• Ability to dedicate surgery days based on hospital needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their families.
• Oversee staff to ensure shifts are staffed and tasks are done properly.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients.
• Explain follow-up and home care instructions to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia administration

Medical record keeping

Patient care

Client communication

Cornerstone

Education

CVT/LVT certification

High school diploma

Tools

Cornerstone

Job description

Long Valley Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician to our team.

At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our warm-hearted environment means you'll be able to empathize and demonstrate real care for client's pets and provide utmost care. As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

About: Long Valley Animal Hospital, located in Long Valley, New Jersey, serves the pet populations of Long Valley, Chester, Hackettstown, Mendham, and surrounding areas. It's our mission every day to empathize and demonstrate real care for our client's pets and to provide exceptional veterinary medicine. Come see why our motto is "Where Cold Noses Meet Warm Hearts". https://longvalleyanimalhospital.com/

Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician

Long Valley Animal Hospital in Long Valley, NJ

The target schedule for this role is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, but is subject to change.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Responsible for creating an environment that bolsters the morale and retention of doctors and staff, where everyone is treated with respect and kindness.
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Oversee staff to ensure that each job is being effectively handled and shifts are sufficiently staffed. Monitor employee competence and effectiveness.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
• Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be very comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)
• Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
• Educating clients on preventive care and having a strong knowledge of the products we stock
• Customer service in all forms - interacting face to face, occasionally answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, following up with clients post-visit, and educating clients and empowering them to provide the best care to their pets (Experience with Cornerstone a plus)

BENEFITS

We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential - both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding:

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a company match of up to 4% - after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off
• Mental Health Resources
• Company-paid bonding leave

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) required
• Prior leadership experience required
• Ability to have dedicated surgery days based on hospital needs

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose - down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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