Lead Veterinary Technician: Mentor, Lead & Hands-On Care

Brunswick Forest Vet; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

CE assistance

Scrub allowance

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Professional development

Parental leave

Bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Garden Oaks Veterinary Center in Houston, TX is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. Working from our modern 5,500-square-foot hospital, you'll lead day-to-day technician operations while supporting high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a clinical setting, leadership or mentoring experience, and strong skills in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, and diagnostics.

Formación

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
• Lead, supervisory, mentoring, or training experience preferred.
• LVT credential preferred but not required.
• Strong anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement, surgery, dentistry, and patient care.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to prioritize and delegate.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as clinical leader and resource for the technician team.
• Mentor, train, and support technicians and veterinary assistants.
• Help ensure consistent patient care and adherence to hospital protocols.
• Partner closely with veterinarians and the Practice Manager to support daily hospital operations.
• Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and provide attentive patient recovery care.
• Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture.
• Collect and process laboratory samples.
• Take high-quality digital radiographs.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Educate pet owners on medications, home care, and preventive health.
• Help coordinate technician workflow and appropriately delegate responsibilities.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, patient care, and team efficiency.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and professional team culture.
• Lead by example and help maintain high standards of patient and client care.

Conocimientos

Clinical leadership

Mentoring and training

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Patient care

Educación

LVT credential

Herramientas

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Surgery assistance

Dentistry care

Radiography

Laboratory samples

Nursing care

Descripción del empleo

Garden Oaks Veterinary Center in Houston, TX is expanding, and we're looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. Working from our modern 5,500-square-foot hospital, you'll lead day-to-day technician operations while supporting high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a clinical setting, leadership or mentoring experience, and strong skills in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, and diagnostics.