Veterinary Technician Lead

NVA General Practice; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE Allowance

Eligible for Periodic Bonus

Paid License Renewal Fees

Paid Time Off for Full Time Positions

Employee Pet Discount

401k

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Spanaway Veterinary Clinic in Spanaway, WA is seeking a credentialed Veterinary Technician Lead to join our growing team. The role focuses on exemplary patient care, leadership of technicians, and ongoing team development.

The ideal candidate will be a credentialed veterinary technician with leadership experience and a passion for learning, animal care, and maintaining a positive hospital culture. The position offers a Monday–Saturday schedule with a 7am–6:30pm window and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills.
• Passionate about learning and caring for animals.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Maintaining a positive, respectful hospital culture and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in daily patient care and treatment.
• Train and support new and existing veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain clinical protocols and SOPs.
• Support consistent hospital workflows and improve daily efficiency.
• Help coordinate technician schedules and daily staffing needs.
• Provide team encouragement, coaching, and feedback.
• Conduct regular one-on-one check-ins with team members.
• Partner with hospital leadership to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Help create a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Support veterinarians with appointments, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Promote a calm, low-stress experience for patients.
• Help shape the culture of a growing veterinary team.

Skills

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental prophylaxis

Radiographs

Surgical nursing

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Spanaway Veterinary Clinic in Spanaway, WA is searching for a credentialed Veterinary Technician Lead to add to our growing team!

About Us

Our hospital has 4 full-time doctors. We are open Monday-Saturday. We are a fast paced clinic who sees a mixture of dogs, cats, and exotics. Our doctors, support staff and managers all work together to provide the most comprehensive care and customer service for our patients, clients and the referring veterinary community.

What To Expect

• Technicians fully utilize their skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures.
• A team that operates and feels like a family. We pride ourselves on a welcoming environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from each other.
• A great learning environment! Our tenured team of technicians and doctors enjoy having the opportunity to mentor and guide newer technicians. They work hard to support and encourage each other and love to celebrate wins, big or small.
• Quality Medicine. Our team of Doctors and Technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services
• A Management team that is present. We care about our employees and your engagement in your job. We listen to your thoughts, opinions, and value your input as an employee.

About You

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills (to include placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical nursing, and perioperative nursing care, dental prophylactics, radiographs, etc.)
• Passionate about learning and caring for animals
• You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value.
• Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead by example in daily patient care and treatment
• Train and support new and existing veterinary technicians and assistants
• Help develop, implement, and maintain clinical protocols and SOPs
• Support consistent hospital workflows and improve daily efficiency
• Help coordinate technician schedules and daily staffing needs
• Provide team encouragement, coaching, and feedback
• Conduct regular one-on-one check-ins with team members
• Partner with hospital leadership to identify opportunities for improvement
• Help create a positive, collaborative team environment
• Support veterinarians with appointments, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and treatments
• Promote a calm, low-stress experience for patients
• Help shape the culture of a growing veterinary team

Anticipated Schedule

• Monday – Saturday
• Business hours of 7am-6:30pm, no nights, no on-call, no Sundays
• Closed on major holidays

Compensation

• $28-35 per hour depending on experience

Benefits

• CE Allowance
• Eligible for Periodic Bonus Opportunities
• Paid License Renewal Fees
• Paid Time Off for Full Time Positions
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://www.spanawayvet.com/

Hiring Manager

Kane, Brittany

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.

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