Veterinary Technician, Lead

NVA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life and disability insurance

PTO & holidays

CE allowance

License reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

Quail Corners Animal Hospital in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced RVT Team Lead to support treatment and surgery teams. You will mentor technicians, coordinate daily workflows, and uphold high standards of patient care in a collaborative environment.

This full-time leadership position offers a four-day work week, a rotating Saturday schedule, and a $1,000 sign-on/retention bonus. Prior leadership and hands-on RVT experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician with active license.
• Minimum of 3 years of veterinary clinical experience.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and mentorship to technicians and assistants.
• Coordinate daily treatment area workflow and staffing; ensure efficient patient flow.
• Oversee surgical and dental workflows; monitor anesthesia and patient safety.
• Promote ongoing clinical excellence through training, CE participation, and process improvement.

Skills

RVT Certification (CVT/LVT)

Leadership experience

Anesthesia proficiency

Surgery & dentistry skills

Team mentoring

Job description

Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

Quail Corners Animal Hospital | Raleigh, NC

Location: 1613 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Pay: $27–$29 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-time | 4-day work week | Rotating Saturdays
Bonus: $1,000 Sign-On / Retention Bonus

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Quail Corners Animal Hospital is looking for an RVT Team Lead to support and guide our Treatment and Surgery teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident veterinary technician who enjoys hands‑on patient care, mentoring others, and helping a team deliver exceptional veterinary medicine. Whether you already have leadership experience or are ready to grow into a leadership role, we want to hear from you!

About Quail Corners Animal Hospital

Quail Corners Animal Hospital has proudly served Raleigh and the surrounding communities since 1969. We are an established veterinary hospital providing general practice, urgent care, emergency services, surgery, and dentistry.

Our team is committed to high-quality medicine, compassionate patient care, and a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine.

What makes our hospital special?

• Fear Free-focused care: We prioritize patient comfort, wellbeing, and low-stress handling.
• Strong technician utilization: Our RVTs are respected, empowered, and encouraged to use their technical skills.
• Supportive leadership: Our leaders maintain an open-door approach and are willing to jump in and support the team.
• A learning environment: We value mentorship, continuing education, and helping team members develop their clinical interests.
• Collaborative culture: We believe excellent patient care starts with a supported, engaged team.

About the RVT Team Lead Role

The RVT Team Lead is a working leadership position responsible for supporting daily clinical operations across our Treatment and Surgery teams.

You'll lead by example, help coordinate daily workflow, mentor veterinary technicians and assistants, and partner with hospital leadership and doctors to maintain high standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and mentorship to veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Help onboard, train, and develop new team members.
• Support team engagement, accountability, and a positive working environment.
• Partner with doctors and hospital leadership to identify training needs and opportunities for improvement.

Treatment Area & Clinical Operations

• Coordinate daily treatment area workflow, assignments, and staffing.
• Support efficient patient flow and appropriate technician utilization.
• Oversee inventory organization, stocking, and supply management.
• Help maintain and improve clinical protocols and hospital procedures.
• Promote compliance with applicable veterinary medical, OSHA, and safety standards.

Surgery, Dentistry & Anesthesia

• Help oversee daily surgical and dental workflow.
• Support high standards of anesthesia monitoring, patient safety, and recovery.
• Promote consistency in surgical preparation, patient care, and clinical procedures.
• Coordinate with treatment and surgical teams to ensure efficient patient care.

Training & Clinical Excellence

• Provide hands‑on technical training and mentorship.
• Encourage continued learning, CE participation, and professional development.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen clinical skills and improve hospital processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT, CVT, LVT)
• At least 3 years of veterinary clinical experience.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills in anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry.
• Experience in general practice, urgent care, or emergency veterinary medicine.
• Ability to delegate, prioritize, and manage competing responsibilities.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A team-oriented approach and genuine interest in developing others.
• A commitment to high-quality patient care and a positive hospital culture.

Schedule, Compensation & Benefits

We understand the importance of work-life balance and want our team members to enjoy a rewarding career both inside and outside the hospital.

Schedule

• Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week.
• Four-day work week.
• Rotating Saturday shifts.

Compensation

• $27–$29 per hour, based on experience.
• $1,000 Sign-On / Retention Bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Continuing education allowance.
• License reimbursement.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet care discounts.

Grow Your Veterinary Leadership Career With Us!

At Quail Corners, we believe great leaders build great teams. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clinical operations, support the professional growth of your colleagues, and help shape the future of a well-established veterinary hospital.

If you're an experienced RVT who enjoys leading, mentoring, and delivering excellent patient care, we'd love to meet you!

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.