Lead Veterinary Technician

Petparadiseresort; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships for Veterinary Technician

Pet day camp - bring your pet to work

Pet boarding benefits - 30 days

Discounted veterinary care for pets

On-demand pay with DailyPay

Adoption assistance for pets

Medical, dental and vision insurance

FSA/HSA plans

Supplemental coverage options

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

EAP and fitness reimbursement

Job summary

NewDay Veterinary Care, located at Pet Paradise, seeks a Lead Veterinary Technician to oversee a small team and support veterinarians in a growth-focused clinic. You will assist with examinations, imaging (x-ray/ultrasound/CT), and anesthesia monitoring, while maintaining medical records with accuracy.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and delivering compassionate, best-in-class patient care in a team-oriented environment with strong client communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience and 3+ years as a veterinary technician.
• RV T/LVT/CVT licensure preferred.
• Knowledge of medical records, SOAP notes, and lab basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2–4 technicians and support staff.
• Oversee training, SOPs, and administrative duties.
• Partner with management on accountability and communication.
• Provide high quality care and assist with examinations.
• Perform imaging and anesthesia monitoring duties.
• Maintain medical charts and assist with surgeries as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary technician experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

RVT/LVT/CVT licensure

Tools

X-ray equipment

Ultrasound equipment

CT scanners

In-house hematology

In-house chemistry analyzer

Job description

LEAD VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

OurCocnut Creekpractice in sunny Floridais looking for a Lead Veterinary Technician to play an important role in our clinic. Our experienced doctors and staff perform a vast array of procedures, and we are looking for someone interested in this exciting, growth-oriented opportunity!

At NewDay Veterinary Care, we believe in delivering high quality medicine along with an exceptional client experience in a compassionate environment. With our innovative, comprehensive pet care experience, patients can experience veterinary care in a less stressful environment. A place where routine exams, diagnostics, vaccinations, and wellness programs are only a splash away from the pool and their best friends.

Located at Pet Paradise, NewDay Veterinary Care provides the highest level of care for our patients, while recognizing the importance of work-life balance and a team-oriented approach to medicine. With over 20 hospitals and growing, NewDay Veterinary Care aims to create a positive culture of engagement, community, partnership, and social relationships to maintain an environment fostering both personal and professional development.

Essential Functions of the Lead Veterinary Technician Include:

• Lead a team of two to four technicians in their performance of a variety of technical and client service duties that facilitate the work of the veterinarians.
• Oversee and lead new hire and team training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and supportive administrative duties.
• Partner with veterinarian management on team accountability, resolution, and assist with follow-through while maintaining effective employee-management communication.
• Provide quality, compassionate, best-in-class care for our patients, while also maximizing clinic productivity
• Assist veterinarians with examinations and properly handle animals before, during, and after procedures
• Perform diagnostic imaging such as x-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare kennels, exam rooms, and equipment
• Maintain and update medical charts, administer medications and treatments, and care for animals during their visit
• Professionally communicate basic diagnoses (such as ear infections, skin infections, intestinal parasites, etc.) to pet parents
• Additional functions for qualified technicians: Perform dental prophylaxis, place IVCs, venipuncture, and assist with surgeries

Qualifications:

• The preferred candidate will have at least 1 year of leadership experience and at least 3 years of veterinary technician experience.
• Veterinary Technician licensure (RVT, LVT, CVT) preferred
• Lab, medical records, and SOAP knowledge
• Ability to read a fecal float, fecal direct, and ear/skin cytology
• Comfortable with in-house hematology and chemistry equipment/reference lab
• Knowledge of basic canine/feline vaccines and basic vital signs
• Skilled in phlebotomy (cephalic and lateral saphenous, jugular; SQ, IM, and IV injections)
• Experience with dental prophylaxis
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Capability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees within the organization
• Ability to meet the following physical demands of the position, with or without accommodation: Exposure to animals that are agitated and/or injured and may scratch and/or bite, work in potentially loud environments, occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds, access and retrieve objects at ground-level to upwards of several feet in a safe and compliant manner, and remain in mobile or stationary positions for long periods of time

Perks & Benefits

• Scholarships for Veterinary Technician certifications
• Bring your pet to work with complimentary pet day camp
• 30 days of complimentary pet boarding (non-holiday)
• Discounted veterinary care and wellness plans for your pet
• On-demand pay with DailyPay
• Dog/Cat adoption assistance
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (full-time status)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans (full-time status)
• Supplemental coverage options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Fitness reimbursement

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