Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician
$6,240,000–$8,320,000 year
On-siteWashington, United States
EXPIREDWashington, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$6,240,000–$8,320,000 yearSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationSmall
Job Summary
Lead surgical workflow, manage anesthesia induction and monitoring, and oversee sterile turnover while acting as the OR "quarterback" directing traffic and troubleshooting. Perform advanced diagnostics including in-house iSTAT testing, radiograph positioning, and dental procedures alongside clinical tasks like blood draws, IV catheter placement, and medication administration. Serve as a floater to redistribute workload, mentor technicians, and catch errors before they occur. Field client complaints, triage appointments, and manage invoicing while maintaining clean treatment areas and supporting front desk operations.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Full-Time employment
- Washington, DC area
- 4-day workweek availability
- 10-hour shift availability (7:30a-5:30p or 10a-8:30p)
- Only one Saturday per month availability
- 2-3 days per week in Surgery availability (7:30a shift)
- Team Support & Supervision capability
- Assigning techs to doctors and redistributing workload
- Acting as a floater to assist wherever needed
- Keeping team accountable, productive, and supported
- Catching and correcting errors before they occur
- Troubleshooting when errors occur
- Lead surgical workflow capability
- Supporting doctors in procedures
- Anesthesia management capability (intubate, induce, maintain, monitor)
- Advanced monitoring proficiency (BP, ECG, SpO2, CO2, temperature)
- Overseeing surgery turnover
- Acting as surgery 'quarterback' directing traffic and troubleshooting
- Performing and verifying drug calculations and anesthetic doses
- Double-checking calculations made by other team members
- Troubleshooting issues with tech equipment, in-house lab machines, anesthesia machines, and autoclave
- Being the first line of defense for technical glitches and workflow interruptions
- Fielding client complaints and resolving issues with professionalism
- Serving as a point of contact between doctors, staff, and clients
- Anesthetic monitoring (EKG, SpO2, EtCO2, BP, Temp)
- Induction, prep, recovery, and post-op monitoring
- Sterilization of equipment and surgical suite flow
- Ultrasonic scaling, polishing, dental radiographs, and charting
- Patient positioning for thoracic, abdominal, orthopedic radiographs
- Submitting radiographs to specialists
- Collecting, processing, and submitting lab samples
- Running in-house diagnostics (iSTAT)
- Triage, history, treatments, client education, and medication instructions
- Handling technician appointments, treatments, invoicing, and check-out
- Nail trims, ear cleanings, anal glands, blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, jugular)
- Cystocentesis, BP monitoring, bandaging, suture removal
- Maintaining clean, safe treatment areas
- Stocking rooms and preparing prescriptions
- Supporting front desk as needed (phones, check-ins/check-outs)
- Administering medications
- Assisting or performing treatments
- Diagnostics & monitoring
- Placing IV catheters
- Drawing blood
- Running lab tests
- Administering IV fluids
- Cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed
- Prepping, induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery of patients
- Cleansing/maintaining/sterilizing anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments
- Providing patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing
- Assisting doctor with dental surgery
- Positioning patients and assisting with radiographs
- Sending radiographs via email
- Collecting, preparing, and running or submitting samples for requested tests
- Reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc)
- Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
- Giving patient updates, discharge instructions, and providing follow up for certain hospital patients
- Teaching/educating clients on at home care procedures
- Conducting veterinary technician appointments (blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT)
- Assisting doctor with outpatient appointments
- Preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room
- Checking patients in and out
- Taking history and vitals
- Inputting data into patient medical record
- Ensuring a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge
- Answering phones, booking appointments, admitting/discharging patients
- Training and mentoring new team members
- Assisting with inventory control (informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies)
- Preparing prescriptions (dispensed medications & medication refills)
Desired Qualifications
- Fear Free handling techniques
- Utilization of Pulse software
- Utilization of in-house Istat lab
- Utilization of Scribenote AI charting
- Prioritizing advanced medical standards and client education
- Passion for small animal medicine
- Commitment to deep community trust
- High level of confidence in clients
- Compassionate small animal medicine
- Contributing expertise to a trusted, high-quality medical environment
- Supportive educational environment
- Long-term career goals
- Becoming a credentialed technician
- Advancing into a leadership role
- Mastering new medical techniques
- Access to internal specialty consultations
- Practice cutting-edge small animal medicine
- Delivering sophisticated diagnostics and treatment
- Dedicated resources for Ultrasound and complex Surgery
- World-class lifestyle in Washington, DC
- Enjoying unmatched access to free museums, historic neighborhoods, and culinary scene
- Vibrant city living
- Exploring extensive parks and green spaces
- Participating in the capital's unique intellectual environment
- Finding Washington, DC a stimulating and rewarding place to call home
- Team-first environment
- Valuing collaboration, creativity, and community engagement
- Marching in the DC Pride Parade
- Showcasing local artists
- Humor, authenticity, and community connection
- Integrity (Doing the right thing when no one is watching)
- Teamwork (Together Everyone Achieves More)
- Accountability (Do what you say, say what you do)
- Continuous Improvement (Always getting better)
- Service (Every interaction matters)
- Supporting doctors and ensuring top-tier patient care
- Dynamic, supportive environment
- Truly thrive
- Supporting team both personally and professionally
- 80 hours of PTO
- 48 hours of flexible holiday pay
- Annual performance review with wage evaluation
- Dream Fund: Annual bonus potential
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- FSA & HSA options
- Maternity leave
- Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free mental health support: 5 in-person counseling sessions per issue
- 24/7 access to experts
- Help with anxiety, family issues, grief, legal/financial advice
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Uniform allowance
- CE Benefits
- $500 CE stipend
- 24 paid CE hours/year
- Access to RACE-approved CE platform
- Internal rewards program earn points, redeem gift cards
- Pet care discounts
- Externship opportunities for vet tech and vet students
- In-patient medical care
- Administering medications
- Assisting or performing treatments
- Diagnostics & monitoring
- Placing IV catheters
- Drawing blood
- Running lab tests
- Administering IV fluids
- Cleaning, feeding, and walking patients
- Prepping, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients
- Cleansing/maintaining/sterilizing anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments
- Providing patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing
- Assisting doctor with dental surgery
- Positioning patients and assisting with radiographs
- Sending radiographs via email
- Collecting, preparing, and running or submitting samples for requested tests
- Reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc)
- Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
- Giving patient updates, discharge instructions, and providing follow up for certain hospital patients
- Teaching/educating clients on at home care procedures
- Conducting veterinary technician appointments (blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT)
- Assisting doctor with outpatient appointments
- Preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room
- Checking patients in and out
- Taking history and vitals
- Inputting data into patient medical record
- Ensuring a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge
- Answering phones, booking appointments, admitting/discharging patients
- Training and mentoring new team members
- Assisting with inventory control (informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies)
- Preparing prescriptions (dispensed medications & medication refills)
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