Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician

AAVMP; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay with medical, dental, and視on

401K with company match

Generous paid time off

Mental Health Resources

Bonding leave

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Long Valley Animal Hospital in Long Valley, NJ, seeks a Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician to join our compassionate team. You will work with the latest surgical techniques, support veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, and help maintain high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities include managing staff during shifts, maintaining meticulous medical records, preparing treatment areas, and guiding client education on preventive care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CVT or LVT certification/license is required.
• Prior leadership experience is required.
• Ability to allocate dedicated surgery days based on hospital needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate medical records following hospital policy.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Oversee staff to ensure shifts are staffed and tasks are performed well.
• Assist Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; including anesthesia and recovery.
• Stock surgical materials and ensure operating room is prepared for procedures.
• Educate clients on preventive care and products.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Medical records

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CVT / LVT Certification or License

Tools

Cornerstone (experience)

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

• 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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