Lead Veterinary Technician

Join VCA Animal Hospitals as a Lead Veterinary Technician, where your expertise in veterinary care and leadership will be highly valued.

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience to oversee the veterinary technician team, ensuring high standards of patient care and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional client education and communication.
• Deliver compassionate care to all patients.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments.
• Assist in surgical preparations and procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia during surgical operations.
• Collect and process laboratory samples.
• Perform venipuncture and catheter placements.
• Administer medications and manage pharmacy operations.
• Utilize diagnostic imaging effectively.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Supervisory Duties:

• Train and support team members in their professional development.
• Implement and uphold departmental policies and procedures.
• Schedule staff and facilitate team meetings.
• Ensure proper handling and documentation of controlled substances.
• Manage inventory and equipment maintenance.

As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you will foster a positive work environment that empowers and uplifts all team members.

Why Choose VCA?

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are part of a vast network of over 800 hospitals across the United States, providing a range of veterinary services from primary care to specialty medicine. We are dedicated to advancing the field of veterinary medicine while ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits Include:

• Access to a large veterinary community and resources.
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership roles.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free mental health care and life assistance programs.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Continuing education allowances and tuition support.
• Generous discounts for your pets and other benefits.

We are committed to the professional growth of our technicians and assistants, providing numerous opportunities for learning and development.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We look forward to your application.