Lead Veterinary Technician & Team Mentor

Power Road Animal Hospital, LLC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k retirement plan

Discounted veterinary care

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Power Road Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced, motivated Lead Veterinary Technician to oversee daily treatment area operations, coordinate patient flow, support clinical excellence, and mentor our veterinary technical team.

This role serves as a key liaison between hospital leadership, veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to ensure efficient workflows, exceptional patient care, and a positive, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of veterinary technical experience in a clinic, shelter, or rescue setting.
• CVT, LVT, or RVT credential preferred where applicable.
• Prior leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in veterinary nursing, diagnostics, patient care, and hospital operations.
• Experience with Cornerstone PIMS is required.
• Familiar with OSHA standards and controlled substance compliance.
• Excellent communication, organization, conflict-resolution, and time-management skills.
• Able to coach, motivate, hold team members accountable, and remain calm in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• HS diploma required; a two-year college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily treatment area and exam room workflows.
• Provide hands-on clinical support with diagnostics, treatments, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, and hospitalized patient care as needed.
• Mentor, coach, and train technicians and assistants, supporting onboarding, skill development, and professional growth.
• Promote consistent medical protocols, patient safety, quality nursing care, and efficient hospital operations.
• Partner with the Hospital Manager on workflow improvements, employee coaching, performance concerns, and policy implementation.
• Maintain clear communication across departments and lead monthly technical team meetings.
• Support OSHA compliance, infection control, safe animal handling, controlled substance procedures, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.
• Model Power Road Animal Hospital’s core values of Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, and Honesty.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary skills

Cornerstone PIMS

OSHA compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year college degree preferred

Tools

Cornerstone PIMS

Job description

Power Road Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced, motivated Lead Veterinary Technician to oversee daily treatment area operations, coordinate patient flow, support clinical excellence, and mentor our veterinary technical team.

This role serves as a key liaison between hospital leadership, veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to ensure efficient workflows, exceptional patient care, and a positive, collaborative work environment.