Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteKennesaw, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Deliver high-quality patient care under DVM supervision across nursing, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, and dentistry while managing complex surgical procedures and critical emergency needs. Lead the technical team by acting as a shift leader, providing real-time coaching, and mentoring veterinary technicians and assistants. Coordinate workflows, assign tasks, and implement protocols to improve hospital efficiency, while serving as a trusted point of contact for pet owners to communicate treatment plans and empower informed healthcare decisions. Oversee inventory of medical supplies and pharmacy items, ensure equipment maintenance, and maintain accurate patient documentation using appropriate medical terminology.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program
- Current Credentialed Veterinary Technician license in good standing in the applicable state
- A minimum of three years of experience as a licensed technician
- Proficiency in advanced technical skills including anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, and radiology
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds independently
- Adequate vision and manual dexterity
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory veterinary technician role
- Strong surgical experience, including intubation, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and drug calculations
- Proficiency in dental prophylaxis and full-mouth dental radiography
- Strong client education skills with a focus on wellness, preventive care, surgery, and chronic disease management
- Experience training and mentoring Veterinary Assistants and other team members
- Interest in mentoring veterinary technician students working toward certification
- Ability to delegate tasks and coordinate the VA team to ensure efficient patient care
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple patients and responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend positive changes
- Willingness to step in and assist wherever needed across medical, boarding, and grooming operations
- Passion for providing high-quality patient care and creating a positive experience for pets and their families
- Commitment to staying current with veterinary medicine, techniques, and best practices
- demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience
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