What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Veterinary Technician position at GoodVets?
GoodVets is a community of animal hospitals co-owned with veterinarians. Sitting at the intersection of quality-first and people-first, GoodVets provides an environment of mentorship for all our employees while also providing the high quality of care and hospitality that today's pet parents demand.
As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you will assist doctors to improve our quality of care and to aid the doctors in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work. GoodVets Lead Technicians are also responsible for supervising other members of the clinic support staff team. A great Lead Technician will lead by example and remain calm and collected in the face of emergency situations.
Our caseload is diverse, and our culture is amazing. If you are hardworking, adaptable and passionate this is the right role for you.
The Impact You Will Have Every Day:
- Venipuncture Catheter placement
- Radiology
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Surgical preparation and assisting with dentistry laboratory work
- Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients
- Contribute to a positive team culture by modeling core values
- Demonstrate high professionalism
- Supervise staff, approve timecards, escalate employee issues
- Manage clinic inventory and appointment flow
What We Look For:
- Demonstrated passion to make a difference in pets and people's lives
- One or more years' experience in a veterinary support role
- Proven ability to confidently support surgical procedures under minimal direction
- Demonstrated ability to learn and execute standard operating procedures and hospital
protocols to maximize productivity and patient satisfaction - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with hospital teams
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Practice Management Systems
- One or more years' experience supporting surgical procedures under minimal direction, preferred
- Two or more years' experience in a veterinary support role, preferred
- Demonstrated ability to provide patient care in emergency situations/under high pressure, preferred
- Previous experience supervising clinical staff, preferred
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
- Paid holidays
- Friendly employee discounts on veterinary services and products
If this sounds like the adventure you've been searching for, we can't wait to connect with you. Apply today and let's make an impact, together!
