Lead Veterinary Technician — Team Leader & Surgical Specialist

Merrimac Valley Animal Hospital; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign On Bonus for qualified CVs

Uniform and Shoe Reimbursement

Generous Employee Discount

Employer-paid Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance (base + optional buy-up

Employee Assistance Program (Headspace

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Continuing Education support

Paid Time Off (sick, personal, etc.)

Team-member discounts on pet care

Fertility & family-building support

LGBTQIA+ health-care support

Digital musculoskeletal/physicalTherap

Referral bonus program

DailyPay on-demand

Job summary

Merrimac Valley Animal Hospital in Amesbury, MA is seeking a licensed Lead Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team. You will lead a skilled tech group, assist doctors in surgeries, anesthesia, and diagnostics, and help deliver exceptional patient care.

This role offers pay of $28-$32 per hour with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for qualified CVTs with leadership experience. We value low-stress handling, client education, and teamwork in a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician with leadership experience.
• Experience in surgery and anesthesia support.
• Strong communication and client education skills.
• Ability to manage inventory and hospital operations.
• Commitment to low-stress patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the veterinary technician team in daily clinical duties.
• Assist doctors in exams, surgeries, and anesthesia.
• Perform venipuncture and nursing care.
• Conduct lab diagnostics and radiology.
• Educate clients on treatment plans.
• Maintain inventory and enforce safety protocols.

Skills

Team leadership

Dental radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Medical calculations

Client education

Fear Free handling

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Radiology equipment

COHAT procedures

Dental prophylaxis tools

Job description

Merrimac Valley Animal Hospital in Amesbury, MA is seeking a licensed Lead Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team. You will lead a skilled tech group, assist doctors in surgeries, anesthesia, and diagnostics, and help deliver exceptional patient care.

This role offers pay of $28-$32 per hour with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for qualified CVTs with leadership experience. We value low-stress handling, client education, and teamwork in a busy practice.