Lead Veterinary Technician: Mentor, Elevate Care & Team

Community Veterinary Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Journey Behavioral Health Program and

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

CE Reimbursement for CVTs and LVTs

Monthly Bonus Potential

Scrub Allowance

Generous Employee Discounts

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Urban Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician to supervise and mentor a dedicated technician team. You will assist in surgery, dentistry, and routine care, while modeling best practices and supporting hospital operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of leadership experience and hold a veterinary technician license. This role emphasizes collaboration, high‑quality patient care, and ongoing professional growth in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) strongly preferred.
• Skilled in anesthesia, dentistry, surgery support, and advanced nursing care.
• Leadership or management experience (2+ years) is desirable.
• Mentor capabilities for both seasoned and newer staff.
• Commitment to gold‑standard medicine and client education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide guidance for the technician team with open communication.
• Assist in surgery, dentistry, and appointments while modeling best practices.
• Mentor the team, lead monthly meetings and build skills with leadership support.
• Collaborate on technician scheduling to align with hospital needs.
• Work with leadership to roll out strategies that raise the standard of care.

Skills

Leadership

Anesthesia

Dentistry

Surgery support

Client education

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT)

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Urban Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician to supervise and mentor a dedicated technician team. You will assist in surgery, dentistry, and routine care, while modeling best practices and supporting hospital operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of leadership experience and hold a veterinary technician license. This role emphasizes collaboration, high‑quality patient care, and ongoing professional growth in a supportive setting.