Veterinary Surgery Lead Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health; Short Pump (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE CE)

Scholarship opportunities

License reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discount

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Virginia Veterinary Centers seeks a Veterinary Surgery Supervisor to lead the Surgery Department, ensuring clinical standards, patient and client care, and team development. This role involves active case support, collaboration with surgeons, and day-to-day leadership of the surgical team.

The ideal candidate is a licensed veterinary technician with at least 5 years in a specialty surgery setting and proven leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current LVT credential required.
• Minimum of 5 years in a specialty veterinary Surgery Department.
• Advanced clinical proficiency in specialty surgery nursing, perioperative patient care, and anesthesia.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with coaching, mentorship, expectation-setting, accountability, and conflict management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the immediate supervisor and first point of contact for the Surgery technical team.
• Provide strong leadership and foster a professional, collaborative team culture.
• Maintain an active clinical presence and support cases as needed.
• Work with surgeons and team to meet each surgeon's standards.
• Promote open communication and resolve conflicts promptly.
• Ensure patient safety, high-quality care, and department efficiency.
• Lead performance reviews and staff development.
• Mentor LVTs and surgical team members.
• Oversee onboarding and ongoing training.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Coaching/mentorship

Communication

Clinical proficiency

Perioperative care

Conflict management

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential

Tools

Surgical equipment handling

Job description

Virginia Veterinary Centers seeks a Veterinary Surgery Supervisor to lead the Surgery Department, ensuring clinical standards, patient and client care, and team development. This role involves active case support, collaboration with surgeons, and day-to-day leadership of the surgical team.

The ideal candidate is a licensed veterinary technician with at least 5 years in a specialty surgery setting and proven leadership, coaching, and communication skills.