Lead Veterinary Technician

Winsted Hospital for Animals; Barkhamsted (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Six paid holidays

CE allowance

Job summary

Winsted Animal Hospital in Barkhamsted, CT is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to join our leadership team and shape patient care. You will mentor staff, coordinate exams, assist doctors, manage anesthesia, and help enhance workflows while upholding high clinical standards.

This role offers a competitive benefits package, ongoing CE support, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, compassionate hospital culture.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred or eligibility to meet state requirements.
• Three to five years of progressive veterinary technician experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong surgical, anesthesia, patient nursing, and technical skills.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience helping develop team members and improve workflows.
• Confidence making decisions while maintaining a collaborative leadership style.
• Experience with Avimark is a plus.
• Passion for developing others while delivering exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example while providing exceptional patient nursing and technical care.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, dentistry, and advanced procedures.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiography, laboratory diagnostics, and sample collection.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure high clinical standards.
• Mentor, coach, and support veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Provide constructive feedback while helping teammates build confidence and technical skills.
• Partner with doctors and hospital leadership to improve workflow and hospital operations.
• Support OSHA compliance, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and hospital protocols.
• Promote Fear Free, low-stress patient handling and compassionate client communication.
• Help foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative hospital culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT preferred

Eligibility to meet state requirements

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Who we are:

Winsted Animal Hospital is Hiring a Lead Veterinary Technician!

Position DetailsRole: Lead Veterinary TechnicianStatus: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable and based on experienceSchedule: Flexible weekly schedule with rotating Saturday shifts

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? If you're an experienced technician who enjoys mentoring others, leading by example, and helping build a high-performing team, we'd love to meet you.

Winsted Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to join our leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a confident technician who is passionate about patient care, enjoys coaching and developing others, and wants to make a lasting impact on both the hospital and the team.

As our Lead Veterinary Technician, you'll combine advanced technical skills with day-to-day leadership responsibilities. You'll work closely with our veterinarians and hospital leadership to maintain exceptional medical standards, support team development, improve workflows, and help create a positive, collaborative culture where both patients and team members thrive.

Why Our Lead Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop an outstanding technical team
• Collaborative leadership that values your ideas and experience
• Meaningful role influencing hospital operations and patient care
• Supportive culture focused on teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to continue developing both your clinical and leadership skills
• High-quality medicine with a team committed to excellence
• A workplace where your leadership truly makes a difference

What Our Lead Veterinary Technicians Do

• Lead by example while providing exceptional patient nursing and technical care
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, dentistry, and advanced procedures
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiography, laboratory diagnostics, and sample collection
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure high clinical standards
• Mentor, coach, and support veterinary technicians and assistants
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members
• Provide constructive feedback while helping teammates build confidence and technical skills
• Partner with doctors and hospital leadership to improve workflow and hospital operations
• Support OSHA compliance, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and hospital protocols
• Promote Fear Free, low-stress patient handling and compassionate client communication
• Help foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative hospital culture

What Our Lead Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) preferred, or eligibility to meet state requirements
• Three to five years of progressive veterinary technician experience
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong surgical, anesthesia, patient nursing, and technical skills
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience helping develop team members and improve workflows
• Confidence making decisions while maintaining a collaborative leadership style
• Experience with Avimark is a plus
• Passion for developing others while delivering exceptional patient care

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• The opportunity to shape the future of your hospital and team
• Leadership that values your input and encourages innovation
• Opportunities to grow as both a technician and a leader
• Meaningful relationships with teammates, clients, and patients
• A hospital that invests in your professional development
• A culture built on respect, accountability, teamwork, and compassion

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're ready to lead an exceptional team, continue growing your leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on patient care and hospital culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover why Winsted Animal Hospital is such a rewarding place to build your leadership career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Winsted Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.