Lead Veterinary Technician & Mentor for Patient Care

NVA General Practice; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Continuing education support

Employee pet care discounts

Leadership development opportunities

Career advancement within a growing-hs

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital in State College, PA is seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician to lead a skilled team and advance patient care. The role offers leadership opportunities, mentorship, and a focus on building culture and efficient workflows in a growing hospital.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years’ hands‑on veterinary experience, strong surgical/anesthesia skills, and a CVT/LVT/RVT credential. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands‑on veterinary technician experience with leadership experience.
• Strong surgical and anesthesia experience.
• Certified or licensed technician with CVT/LVT/RVT credentials preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; mentoring mindset.
• Motivated, self‑driven with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading by example on the treatment floor.
• Assisting veterinarians with appointments, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and patient treatments.
• Training and onboarding new technicians and veterinary assistants.
• Coaching team members through regular feedback and one‑on‑one meetings.
• Developing and maintaining clinical SOPs and workflows.
• Improving workflow efficiencies and ensuring smooth appointments.
• Assisting with technician scheduling and daily staffing needs.
• Encouraging teamwork, accountability and professional growth.
• Supporting a collaborative, patient‑focused culture.
• Maintaining a calm, low‑stress environment for patients and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Organization

Problem‑solving

Team development

Education

CVT certification

LVT/RVT license encouraged

Job description

Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital in State College, PA is seeking a Lead Veterinary Technician to lead a skilled team and advance patient care. The role offers leadership opportunities, mentorship, and a focus on building culture and efficient workflows in a growing hospital.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years’ hands‑on veterinary experience, strong surgical/anesthesia skills, and a CVT/LVT/RVT credential. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a collaborative work environment.