Veterinary Surgery Lead Technician — Expert Care

COVE Animal Health; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive paid time off & holidays

Career Growth & Training Opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and.##

Job summary

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to serve as Surgery Department Lead. This clinical shift leader role combines advanced anesthesia expertise with operational mentorship to guide daily surgical workflow and peri-anesthetic care.

You will collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, mentor junior staff, reinforce SOPs, coordinate case flow, and help ensure the highest standard of patient care in a busy specialty hospital.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a veterinary surgery unit and staff.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia protocols and analgesia.
• Ability to mentor junior technicians and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily surgical workflow and peri-anesthetic care.
• Collaborate with board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Mentor technicians; uphold SOPs and case flow.
• Ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary Tech

Anesthesia

Pain management

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Veterinary Technician degree

Job description

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to serve as Surgery Department Lead. This clinical shift leader role combines advanced anesthesia expertise with operational mentorship to guide daily surgical workflow and peri-anesthetic care.

You will collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, mentor junior staff, reinforce SOPs, coordinate case flow, and help ensure the highest standard of patient care in a busy specialty hospital.