Lead Veterinary Technician — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO is hiring a full-time Lead Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The role requires leadership in a busy clinical setting and proficiency with Smart Flow and Cornerstone software.

The position offers a $24–$28 per hour wage, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, and benefits including medical/dental/vision, PTO and a 401(k). Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a veterinary technician, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of veterinary medical protocols, patient care, and hospital operations.
• Experience using veterinary management software (e.g., SmartFlow, Cornerstone) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage technician and doctor workflow using Smart Flow and ensure the Cornerstone schedule is accurate and up to date, reflecting the actual hospital workflow of the day.
• Work with lead receptionist to ensure appropriate scheduling
• Perform lead self-evaluations and ensure they are presented to the Practice Manager (PM) monthly.
• Train all technicians to meet the standards of care and customer service set by Fox Creek, ensuring consistent knowledge of medical protocols, equipment use, and patient care procedures.
• Ensure that all onboarding and phase training is kept up to date.
• Ensure that the team is consistently meeting Fox Creek's standards of care in all areas, including medical protocols, customer service, and patient management.
• Assume the Manager on Duty role as needed, including weekends and after-hours.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary technician experience

Tools

SmartFlow

Cornerstone

Job description

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO is hiring a full-time Lead Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The role requires leadership in a busy clinical setting and proficiency with Smart Flow and Cornerstone software.

The position offers a $24–$28 per hour wage, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, and benefits including medical/dental/vision, PTO and a 401(k). Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.