Registered Veterinary Technician - Practice Leader - Dentistry

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner in Sacramento, CA seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician – Practice Lead for Dentistry and Oral Surgery. You will lead a team of technicians, provide hands-on patient care, perform dental procedures, manage lab work and anesthesia processes, and uphold clinical guidelines for quality assurance.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, scheduling, inventory control, and training to ensure safe, efficient care for our animal patients while maintaining compassionate

Qualifications

• Preferred: 2+ years of leadership experience in a veterinary office.
• Active state veterinary technician license.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds daily.
• Proficient computer use.
• Ability to restrain pets and handle animals safely.
• Strong manual dexterity and safety awareness.
• Willingness to manage the surgical schedule and ensure quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professionalism and facilitate problem-solving in challenging situations.
• Oversee anesthetic logs and surgical scheduling.
• Supervise technicians and front office staff for quality and compliance.
• Monitor performance and provide staff training.
• Manage daily operations and inventory, including controlled substances.
• Audit patient charts and calculate medication dosages.
• Assist with dental procedures and intraoral radiographs.
• Prepare instruments, IV catheters, and anesthesia management.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary experience

Team supervision

Patient care

Education

Active state veterinary technician license

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Practice Lead, Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals Sacramento, CA.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner.

Join our team of excellence as we launch and open on August 9th, 2026.

Position Overview

Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals Sacramento is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Practice Lead to join our Thrive Pet Healthcare community. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive care for our beloved patients and lead a team of skilled technicians. Your responsibilities will encompass hands‑on patient care, laboratory testing, and support services, including overseeing team member work for quality assurance and guideline compliance for both technicians and front office support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor in challenging situations, facilitating problem-solving and collaboration.
• Keep OSHA logs and quarterly questionnaires updated, knowing protocols for inspections.
• Oversee anesthetic logs, ensuring proper storage and ordering.
• Supervise team members, ensuring quality and compliance for both technicians and front office staff.
• Monitor job performance through regular employee reviews.
• Ensure personnel receive adequate training for their roles.
• Delegate tasks to staff to meet operational objectives.
• Manage daily operations and the surgical schedule flow.
• Maintain an effective inventory system, including controlled substances.
• Audit patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Calculate medication dosages accurately.
• Obtain blood samples via cephalic, saphenous, or jugular methods.
• Process and submit lab work, both in‑house and externally.
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Place IV catheters and assist with monitoring surgical equipment.
• Manage anesthesia induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery.
• Perform dental procedures, including ultrasonic scaling and polishing, with a solid understanding of oral health.
• Conduct full‑mouth intraoral radiographs using digital DR and CR systems.
• Calmly and safely handle animals before, during, and after procedures.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Preferred: 2 years of experience previous leadership in a veterinary office .
• Preferred: Active state technician license.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds multiple times daily.
• Capacity to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Physical capability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and climb for prolonged periods.
• Proficient in restraining pets of all sizes on the floor and exam table.
• Strong manual dexterity for grasping, holding, and manipulating objects.
• Excellent vision abilities, including depth perception and the capacity to adjust focus.
• Awareness of potential exposure to anesthetic gases, with proper protective measures.
• Knowledge of zoonotic disease risks.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and/or responsibilities at any time.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range from $30-$38 hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.