Lead Veterinary Technician — Advanced Care & Mentorship

Nippers Corner Pet Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k retirement options

Life Insurance and Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted veterinary care for your <u

Job summary

Nippers Corner Pet Medical Center is seeking a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician in Nashville to provide skilled medical care under a veterinarian's supervision while supporting hospital operations through technical leadership of the support team.

You will mentor staff, coordinate workflows with hospital leadership, and ensure high-quality patient care with robust medical protocols. A strong emphasis on communication, teamwork, and professional development is core to this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• Current Credentialed Veterinary Technician license in good standing in the applicable state.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a licensed technician, with leadership or mentorship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Deliver high-quality patient care under DVM supervision, utilizing advanced technical skills across nursing, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and dentistry.
• Team Mentorship: Act as a shift leader and mentor, providing real-time coaching, technical development, and onboarding support to veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Operational Partnership: Collaborate with hospital leadership to coordinate workflows, assign tasks, and implement protocols that improve hospital efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Client Education: Serve as a trusted point of contact for pet owners, clearly communicating treatment plans, reviewing medical records, and empowering clients to make informed healthcare decisions.
• Inventory & Equipment Care: Oversee the inventory of medical supplies and pharmacy items while ensuring that hospital equipment is properly maintained and documented.
• Medical Documentation: Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation in patient records using appropriate medical terminology and formatting standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Radiology

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program

Credentialed Veterinary Technician license in good standing

Job description

Nippers Corner Pet Medical Center is seeking a Lead Credentialed Veterinary Technician in Nashville to provide skilled medical care under a veterinarian's supervision while supporting hospital operations through technical leadership of the support team.

You will mentor staff, coordinate workflows with hospital leadership, and ensure high-quality patient care with robust medical protocols. A strong emphasis on communication, teamwork, and professional development is core to this role.