Lead Veterinary Technician

PriorityPet Urgent Care

The Villages (FL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401k plan
Continuing education
Career development
Paid vacation

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Wildwood, FL seeks a Lead Urgent Care Veterinary Technician to guide the clinical team, support veterinarians, and ensure efficient, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

You will mentor technicians, oversee daily workflow, ensure safety and accurate documentation, and uphold hospital standards while delivering compassionate client communication.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • CVT preferred; experienced technicians considered.
  • 4–5 years clinical veterinary experience; urgent care or emergency experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to remain calm, focused, and supportive in high-stress situations.
  • Strong client communication and medical records management skills.
  • Flexible scheduling including weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
  • Must be reliable and able to lead during peak urgent care times.
  • Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support technicians and assistants during urgent care cases, triage, diagnostics, treatment, and recovery.
  • Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, procedures, anesthesia, and emergency interventions.
  • Ensure accurate triage and prioritization of urgent cases.
  • Maintain high standards for patient monitoring, comfort, and safety.
  • Oversee radiology, laboratory testing, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and medication administration.
  • Coordinate patient flow to ensure efficient, timely care.
  • Assign tasks to technicians and assistants based on skill level and case urgency.
  • Ensure treatment plans and estimates are properly communicated and documented.
  • Monitor case progression and assist with problem-solving during high-volume periods.
  • Ensure SOPs are followed consistently.
  • Serve as a mentor and resource for technicians and assistants.
  • Assist with onboarding and training of new clinical staff.
  • Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and support during shifts.
  • Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work culture.
  • Communicate clinical concerns to management in a professional, solution-focused manner.
  • Support clear, compassionate client communication regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
  • Assist with difficult or high-stress client interactions as needed.
  • Ensure client education and follow-up instructions are accurate and complete.
  • Ensure compliance with radiation safety, anesthesia monitoring, infection control, and controlled substance protocols.
  • Promote OSHA principles and proper PPE use.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
  • Identify opportunities for quality improvement and workflow enhancement.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Radiology
Anesthesia monitoring
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Emergency procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Certified Veterinary Technician preferred

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Company Description

Looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce the opening of the brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in Wildwood!

Company Description

Looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners? We are excited to announce the opening of the brand new Priority Pet Urgent Care state of the art clinic here in Wildwood!

We are available for urgent care pet needs 4 pm - 12 midnight Monday - Friday and 10 am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday.

We are eager and ready to serve the local community and their pets!

The Priority Pet Urgent Care mission is committed to providing easy-to-access quality care with a promise to our clients that their pets are our priority. We value teamwork, compassion, and excellence, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

We look forward to connecting!

To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypetwildwood.com/

Job Description

The Lead Urgent Care Veterinary Technician at Priority Pet Urgent Care plays a critical leadership role in delivering high-quality, efficient medical care in a fast-paced urgent care environment. This position supports veterinarians, mentors the technician and assistant team, oversees daily clinical workflow, and ensures patient care, safety, and client communication meet Priority Pet Urgent Care standards. The Lead Technician acts as a clinical leader on the floor while modeling professionalism, teamwork, and excellence in patient care. This position supports veterinarians, mentors the technician and assistant team, oversees daily clinical workflow, and ensures patient care, safety, and client communication meet hospital standards. The Lead Technician acts as a clinical leader on the floor while modeling professionalism, teamwork, and excellence in patient care.

Clinical Leadership & Patient Care
  • Lead and support technicians and assistants during urgent care cases, triage, diagnostics, treatment, and recovery.
  • Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, procedures, anesthesia, and emergency interventions.
  • Ensure accurate triage and prioritization of urgent cases.
  • Maintain high standards for patient monitoring, comfort, and safety.
  • Oversee radiology, laboratory testing, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and medication administration.
Workflow & Operations
  • Coordinate patient flow to ensure efficient, timely care.
  • Assign tasks to technicians and assistants based on skill level and case urgency.
  • Ensure treatment plans and estimates are properly communicated and documented.
  • Monitor case progression and assist with problem-solving during high-volume periods.
  • Ensure SOPs are followed consistently.
Team Leadership & Training
  • Serve as a mentor and resource for technicians and assistants.
  • Assist with onboarding and training of new clinical staff.
  • Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and support during shifts.
  • Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work culture.
  • Communicate clinical concerns to management in a professional, solution-focused manner.
Client Communication
  • Support clear, compassionate client communication regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
  • Assist with difficult or high-stress client interactions as needed.
  • Ensure client education and follow-up instructions are accurate and complete.
Safety, Compliance & Quality Control
  • Ensure compliance with radiation safety, anesthesia monitoring, infection control, and controlled substance protocols.
  • Promote OSHA principles and proper PPE use.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
  • Identify opportunities for quality improvement and workflow enhancement.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Certified Veterinary Technician preferred; experienced Veterinary Technician considered.
  • Minimum of 4-5 years of clinical veterinary experience; urgent care or emergency experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and emergency procedures.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to remain calm, focused, and supportive in high-stress situations.
  • Strong client communication and medical record management skills.
  • Flexible scheduling required, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
  • Must be reliable and able to lead during peak urgent care times.
  • Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information
We offer our staff:
  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

  • Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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