Veterinary Technician Lead

Lead Veterinary Technician

Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital
200 Elmwood Street, State College, PA 16801
$25–$30 per hour, based on experience
Full-time | 4- or 5-day work week

Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician to join our growing team in State College, PA. This is an opportunity for a veterinary technician who enjoys being hands-on with patient care while also taking an active role in training, team development, hospital workflow, and clinical protocols.

We are under new leadership and continuing to grow our team, systems, and culture. Our DVM team is enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring, and we are looking for a lead technician who can help bring that same energy to the technician team.

What We're Looking For

• CVT, LVT, RVT preferred
• Veterinary technicians with 3–5+ years of hands-on experience and demonstrated leadership experience will also be considered
• Strong veterinary technician skills, including experience with surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and patient care
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable training, coaching, and encouraging other team members
• Interested in improving processes and helping a growing team succeed
• Positive, collaborative approach to leadership
• Commitment to providing high-quality, low-stress patient care

What You'll Do

The Lead Veterinary Technician will provide hands-on patient care while helping lead and support the technician team.

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

Why Join Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital?

We're building something exciting.

Our newly remodeled hospital has strong systems and SOPs already in place, and we're continuing to look for ways to make our team more efficient while maintaining excellent patient care.

You'll work alongside a motivated DVM team that enjoys teaching and mentoring. One of our veterinarians even started their career at Mt. Nittany as a veterinary technician before becoming a DVM.

Under new leadership, we're focused on building a positive, inclusive team culture and creating opportunities for employees to grow. The Lead Veterinary Technician will have a meaningful voice in how we develop our team, improve our workflows, and shape our culture moving forward.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Flexible 4-day or 5-day work week
• Currently closed on Saturdays
• Saturday hours will be introduced soon, beginning with approximately 2 rotating Saturdays per month

Compensation & Benefits

$25–$30 per hour, based on experience

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education support
• Employee pet care discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Leadership and career growth opportunities

If you're an experienced veterinary technician who is ready to take the next step into leadership—or an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician looking for an opportunity to help shape a growing team—we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital in State College, PA.

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 

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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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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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