Registered Veterinary Technician, Lead

National Veterinary Associates; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,240 - 101,942,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mental health benefits

401(k) with match

Continuing education

Leadership development

Mentorship program

Weekday schedule

Job summary

Oak Animal Hospital in Vacaville is seeking an experienced Lead RVT to join our collaborative team. You’ll lead the technician group, coordinate daily treatment and surgical workflows, and work closely with veterinarians as their right-hand support.

This leadership role offers mentorship, scheduling oversight, ongoing training, and opportunities to apply advanced patient care, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, and surgical support while upholding high medical standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RVT

Leadership

Anesthesia

Surgery

Dentistry

Low-stress handling

Communication

Mentoring

Team player

Dependable 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–$35 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.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.