Lead Veterinary Technician

Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

401(k) with employer match

RACE-approved continuing education

Pet care discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital is seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician to step into a leadership role. You will mentor the technician team, train new staff, and help maintain high standards of patient care in a busy practice that treats dogs, cats, exotics, and wildlife.

As a leader, you will balance clinical duties with staff development, help onboard new hires, and drive efficient workflows. Flexibility for varying hours and some weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a veterinary technician.
• At least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong ability to teach and coach team members.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborative leadership style emphasizing accountability.
• Flexibility for varying hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the technician team in daily hospital operations.
• Train and mentor new and existing staff on procedures and protocols.
• Onboard new hires with hands-on guidance.
• Identify training needs and provide constructive feedback.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills with compassionate patient care.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and Lead Doctor to maintain workflows.
• Coordinate technician responsibilities and prioritize patient needs.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and clear communication.
• Ensure safety procedures and best practices are followed.
• Assist with clinical duties as needed.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Lead/supervisory experience

Demonstrate clinical procedures

Teaching and coaching

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Flexibility / weekend hours

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician RVT

Job description

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Lead Veterinary Technician

5 days ago Requisition ID: 4770

Salary Range: $28.00 To $32.00 Hourly

Lead Veterinary Technician

Looking for the next step in your veterinary career? Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinary technician ready to take on a leadership role, help develop our team, and make a difference in the care we provide to our patients.

If you enjoy sharing your knowledge, helping others grow, and leading by example, this could be a great opportunity for you!

About Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital

For 30 years, Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of the community. Our busy, 9-doctor practice treats dogs, cats, exotics, and wildlife, giving our team the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload.

We’re proud of our experienced, close-knit staff, with many team members having been here for more than 20 years. We value teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to providing excellent patient care.

About the Role

As our Lead Veterinary Technician, you’ll work closely with the Practice Manager and Lead Doctor to support daily hospital operations, maintain high standards of patient care, and help our technician team continue to grow.

A key part of this role istraining, mentoring, and developing veterinary technicians and assistants. You’ll help onboard new team members, provide hands‑on training, reinforce best practices, and identify opportunities for staff to build their technical skills and confidence.

This is an active leadership position for someone who enjoys balancing patient care with team development. You’ll have the opportunity to take initiative, help improve workflows, and create an environment where team members feel supported and empowered to do their best work.

Flexibility is important for this role, including varying hours and occasional weekends.

What You’ll Do

Lead, support, and supervise the veterinary technician team in daily hospital operations.

Train and mentor new and existing team members on clinical procedures, equipment, patient handling, and hospital protocols.

Help onboard new hires and ensure they receive the hands‑on guidance needed to succeed in their roles.

Identify training needs, provide constructive feedback, and support ongoing skill development.

Lead by example by demonstrating strong technical skills, professionalism, and compassionate patient care.

Partner with the Practice Manager and Lead Doctor to maintain efficient workflows and high standards of care.

Help coordinate technician responsibilities and prioritize patient needs in a busy general practice.

Promote teamwork, accountability, and clear communication across the hospital.

Support consistent use of safety procedures, medical protocols, and best practices.

Assist with clinical duties and patient care as needed.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

At least 5 years of veterinary technician experience.

At least 2 years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or team leadership role.

Strong technical skills and the ability to confidently demonstrate clinical procedures to others.

A genuine interest in teaching, coaching, and helping team members grow.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

The ability to prioritize and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced veterinary setting.

A collaborative leadership style that encourages accountability while treating team members with respect.

Flexibility to work varying hours and occasional weekends.

Technical Skills

You should be comfortable performing and guiding others in the following areas:

Administering injections and oral medications.

Obtaining diagnostic radiographs and performing EKGs.

Recognizing common emergencies and understanding appropriate medications and treatments.

Performing laboratory procedures and in‑house diagnostics.

Performing venipuncture and placing IV catheters.

Monitoring anesthesia and recognizing changes in patient status.

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential.

Continuing education in veterinary medicine, technical skills, or leadership.

Previous experience developing training materials, onboarding new employees, or coaching veterinary team members.

We want our team members to feel supported both at work and outside the hospital. Benefits include:

Competitive compensation.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Mental health support.

Paid time off, paid parental leave, and paid holidays.

401(k) with employer match.

Free RACE-approved continuing education.

Employee pet care discounts and pet insurance discounts.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you’re an experienced veterinary technician who enjoys helping others succeed, sharing your knowledge, and setting the standard for excellent patient care, we’d love to hear from you. Join Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital and help us continue building a strong, skilled, and compassionate veterinary team!