Registered Veterinary Technician, Lead

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing education opportunities

Leadership development and mentorship

Job summary

Oak Animal Hospital in Vacaville, CA is seeking an experienced Lead RVT to join our trusted team. The ideal candidate will mentor technicians, coordinate treatment and surgical workflows, and work closely with veterinarians as their right-hand support.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive $30/hour pay depending on experience, health benefits, a 401(k) plan with match, continuing education, and leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid RVT license and registration.
• At least 3 years as a veterinary technician.
• Experience in leadership, training, or supervision preferred.
• Strong skills in anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the technician team.
• Coordinate daily treatment and surgical workflows.
• Partner with veterinarians as their right-hand support.
• Assist with scheduling and workflow management.
• Support training, onboarding, and ongoing development.
• Maintain high medical quality and hospital efficiency.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture.

Skills

RVT

Leadership

Mentoring

Anesthesia

Surgery

Dentistry

Communication

Organization

Team leadership

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career?

Oak Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Lead Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our highly respected team in Vacaville. We're looking for a technician leader who is passionate about patient care, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to play an active role in supporting both our medical team and hospital operations.

Oak Animal Hospital has earned a reputation as one of the area's most trusted veterinary hospitals and has been voted Best Veterinary Hospital in the county. Our culture is collaborative, friendly, and lighthearted, and our doctors genuinely enjoy teaching, mentoring, and supporting professional growth. We're seeking a dependable, approachable leader who can serve as a trusted resource for the team while helping us continue delivering exceptional care to our patients and clients.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a leader and mentor for the technician team
• Coordinate daily treatment and surgical workflows
• Partner closely with veterinarians as their right-hand support person
• Assist with technician scheduling and workflow management
• Support training, onboarding, and ongoing development of team members
• Continue utilizing your technical skills through surgery, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, and advanced patient care
• Help maintain medical quality standards and operational efficiency
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive hospital culture

What We're Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
• Minimum of 3 years of veterinary technician experience
• Previous leadership, training, or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry skills
• Experience with low-stress patient handling techniques
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to mentor, coach, and support fellow team members
• Positive, approachable, and team-oriented personality
• Dependable leader who earns trust and leads by example
• Passion for patient care, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday

What We Offer

• $30 per hour, depending on experience
• Health insurance benefits
• Free mental health benefit options
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education opportunities
• Leadership development and mentorship opportunities
• Supportive team culture with experienced doctors who love to teach
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected, community-focused hospital
• Work-life balance with a Monday-Friday schedule and no weekends or holidays

If you're an experienced RVT looking for a leadership opportunity where your voice matters, your skills are valued, and your team feels like family, we'd love to hear from you.