Veterinary Technician Lead

Lead Veterinary Technician – Job Description

Position Overview

The Lead Veterinary Technician oversees the daily operations of the veterinary technical team, ensuring high-quality patient care, smooth clinic workflow, and excellent client service. This role includes both hands-on technical duties and leadership responsibilities such as training, scheduling, and mentoring team members.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Technical Duties

• Perform advanced nursing skills including anesthesia induction/monitoring, surgical assistance, dental prophylaxis, radiology, laboratory testing, and emergency triage.

• Administer medications, treatments, and vaccinations as prescribed by veterinarians.

• Ensure accurate and thorough medical recordkeeping.

• Oversee proper handling and restraint of animals for procedures.

• Monitor patient recovery and provide compassionate care.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, coach, and mentor veterinary technicians and assistants.

• Develop training protocols to ensure consistent, high-quality standards of care.

• Create and manage technician schedules to support clinic efficiency.

• Support conflict resolution and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.

• Act as a liaison between the medical team and support staff.

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment.

• Ensure compliance with safety, OSHA, and AAHA/industry standards.

• Help implement and uphold hospital policies and procedures.

• Assist management in identifying areas for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Licensed/Certified/Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, RVT) preferred.

• Minimum 3–5 years of veterinary technician experience; leadership experience preferred.

• Strong skills in anesthesia, dentistry, laboratory diagnostics, and patient nursing care.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of care.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 50 lbs.

• Standing, walking, and bending for extended periods.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.