Veterinary Technician Lead

NVA; 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

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 leading clinical care, mentoring technicians, and ensuring smooth hospital workflows. The clinic operates Monday through Saturday with a 7am–6:30pm schedule, no nights or on-call.

Competitive compensation ranges from $28 to $35 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include CE allowance, paid license renewals, paid time off, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong clinical skills (IV catheters, venipuncture, anesthesia induction & monitoring).
• Passionate about learning and animal care.
• Experience leading a team or mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in daily patient care and treatment
• Train and support new and existing technicians and assistants
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical protocols and SOPs
• 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 improvements
• Support veterinarians with appointments, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics and treatments
• Promote a calm, low-stress experience for patients
• Shape the culture of a growing veterinary team

Skills

Credentialed veterinary technician

Strong clinical skills

Lead by example

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