Lead Veterinary Technician | Shift Leader & Trainer

Bridgeport Veterinary Hospital; Bridgeport (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Bridgeport Veterinary Hospital is seeking an energetic Veterinary Lead to supervise daily operations during shifts, while supporting clinical care and team coordination. This leadership role emphasizes animal welfare, staff development, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced veterinary practice.

The ideal candidate has extensive veterinary experience and strong communication skills, with a focus on fear-free handling and precise recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of veterinary experience or more.
• 2+ years in a leadership role within a veterinary setting.
• CVT preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise veterinary team during shifts, ensuring efficient task delegation and high-quality animal care.
• Practise and train clinical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, venipuncture, catheterization, and aseptic technique.
• Oversee laboratory testing, sample collection, and data recording to aid in accurate diagnostics.
• Ensure a clean, safe environment and proper animal husbandry practices.
• Manage medical collections processes and maintain detailed records.
• Train new team members on veterinary terminology, aseptic techniques, and animal handling.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary care

Fear-free restraint

Medical math

Laboratory procedures

Communication

Team mentorship

Job description

Bridgeport Veterinary Hospital is seeking an energetic Veterinary Lead to supervise daily operations during shifts, while supporting clinical care and team coordination. This leadership role emphasizes animal welfare, staff development, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced veterinary practice.

The ideal candidate has extensive veterinary experience and strong communication skills, with a focus on fear-free handling and precise recordkeeping.