Lead Veterinary Technician

4 days ago


Tampa, United States American Veterinary Group Full time
Lead Veterinary Technician

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Circle of Life Animal Hospital

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Lead Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Lead Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Lead Technician will be utilized during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, client education, communicate with clients (pet owners), and update patient files.

The Lead Technician will also perform a variety of activities related to the supervision and organization of the hospital support team. The Lead Technician will act as a liaison between techs and management on all matters affecting the flow of hospital activities and patient care. Collaborates with management in determining and obtaining supplies needed in the performance of quality patient care while maintaining hospital profitability. Maintain a positive attitude as an example for the technical staff while displaying strong leadership and motivation skills. Be able to assist when there is a technician shortage or when the flow of business warrants. Believe in the highest standards of care and uphold the values of personal responsibility, honesty, integrity, ethical behavior, and professionalism.

Ideal Candidate
  • Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
  • Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
  • Be compassionate/caring
  • Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
  • Can work individually, as well as on a team
  • Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
  • Prior experience required
  • Supervision of all technicians and assistants.
  • Training, education, developing of staff.
  • Scheduling.
  • Directing traffic in hospital, i.e., patient care, treatments, and other staff duties daily.
  • Supervise staff to assure that each job is being effectively and efficiently handled.
  • Employee policy enforcement.
  • Employee relations and communications.
  • Aid in contributing to a positive morale and assist with employee retention efforts
Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise
  • Prior Customer Service Experience
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
  • Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles
*Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply, we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Lead Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
  • 401k Match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave
  • One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
  • Short-term and long-term disability options
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • Scrub allowance
  • Hands-on and E-training
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
  • Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians


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