Lead Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Mentor

Bellevue Animal Hospital; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Bellevue Animal Hospital is seeking a Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to advance patient care, mentor staff, and boost hospital efficiency. You will lead surgical and dental workflows and own anesthesia processes in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes autonomy with support from a seasoned team, offering a full-time schedule, competitive hourly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. Active WA licensure required.

Qualifications

• Active, licensed LVT in Washington state with 5+ years of veterinary experience.
• Ability to lead surgical and dental workflows and mentor others.
• Strong communication with clients and team to improve patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical and dental workflows.
• Calculate, prepare, and monitor anesthesia.
• Assist with surgical procedures and dental radiography.
• Provide patient care from induction through recovery.
• Mentor and support fellow technicians.
• Identify and improve team workflows.
• Build trust with clients during admissions and discharges.

Skills

Leadership

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (WA)

Tools

Dental radiography

Surgical instruments

Job description

Bellevue Animal Hospital is seeking a Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to advance patient care, mentor staff, and boost hospital efficiency. You will lead surgical and dental workflows and own anesthesia processes in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes autonomy with support from a seasoned team, offering a full-time schedule, competitive hourly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. Active WA licensure required.