Lead Veterinary Technician

Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care Center; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k)

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care Center seeks a Lead Veterinary Technician to oversee surgery and dental workflows, assist veterinarians, and ensure high standards of patient care. This full-time role involves leading staff, developing training protocols, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position offers an hourly wage of $27–$29, based on skills and experience, with a four-day work week, occasional Saturdays, and a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.
• RVT certification preferred.
• Familiarity with lab work, radiography, anesthesia support, and patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate care instructions and patient status to clients.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas and equipment clean and stocked.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

RVT certification

IDEXX

Tools

IDEXX

Job description

Salary: $27 - $29 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Team members work four days per week, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with an hour lunch. Some Saturdays required, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care Center is hiring a full-time Lead Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care Center:

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Oversee daily surgery and dental workflow, delegating tasks and ensuring adherence to standards of care.
• Develop and maintain training manuals and protocols for surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and laboratory procedures.
• Evaluate and ensure the competency of staff in surgical tasks, anesthesia monitoring, dental procedures, lab work, and related paperwork and client communication.
• Maintain compliance with checklists, controlled drug logs, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory for both surgery and laboratory areas.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate with vendors (e.g., IDEXX) and IT as needed.
• Ensure accurate submission, tracking, and recording of all laboratory samples and results.
• Create and maintain staff schedules with leadership team members.
• Provide leadership through professional communication, participation in staff meetings, serving as a liaison between staff and leadership, and assisting with employee concerns and disciplinary matters.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure adherence to hospital protocols and assist with quarterly inventory counts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification preferred.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care Center:

Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center is proud to offer specialized diagnostic and surgical procedures, exotic pet care (reptiles, small mammals and birds) and much more. Additionally, we are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), which means our standards are higher. Most other hospitals in the area are not required to abide by these standards. In fact, our recent AAHA certification puts us in a group with only 15-percent of other veterinary facilities in the country! Most importantly, we’re here to help you and your pet no matter the species, age, or medical need. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions – we’re looking forward to speaking with you! We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.