Lead Veterinary Technician
Lead Veterinary Technician
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Job Description
Job Title: CVT Manager
Job Summary:
Urban Vet is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Veterinary Technician Lead to join our executive leadership team.
As an AAHA Accredited practice we are dedicated to providing highquality patient care and excellent customer service to our clients. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated leader with a passion for coaching and mentoring our team of veterinary technicians and assistants.
The lead veterinary technician will be responsible for ensuring highquality patient care through collaboration with the Medical Director setting implementing and maintaining standards of care.
Key Responsibilities:
Coach and mentor our team of veterinary technicians and assistants to the next level of excellence.
Ensure highquality patient care through collaboration with the Medical Director; setting implementing and maintaining standards of care.
Manage approximately 30 clinical duties.
Oversee administrative tasks such as scheduling inventory management and budgeting.
Develop and implement training programs for new and existing staff.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Uphold the Urban Vet Core Values and use these as a framework for coaching as well as a framework for team and personal accountability.
Participation in weekly meetings of the executive leadership team within Urban Vet allowing for clear communication and expectations to be relayed to all team members.
Requirements:
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
Strong leadership and coaching skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with the Medical Director and other members of the executive leadership team.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of AAHA standards and regulations preferred.
Capability to collaborate effectively with veterinarians and support staff while confidently expressing new ideas and suggesting improvements to existing systems.
Dedication to continued learning and fostering professional growth; personally and for their team.
Dedication to reliability and team building
Critical Thinking skills and the ability to handle stressful and emergent situations
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are a dedicated leader with a passion for coaching and mentoring we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Why Join Us
- We offer profoundly personalized pet care in an AAHA Accredited practice.
- We will foster your growth in the leadership position through continuing education and direct mentorship
- Our practice has an entrepreneurial operating system to ensure consistency in operations and communication.
- Salary commensurate to experience with regular performance reviews and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative creation of spaces where employees pets and their owners feel valued and safe.
- Opportunities for professional development with an annual CE stipend
- We are committed to persistent improvement
- Annual uniform allowance
- 4 day work week (no weekends Holidays or on call hours).
- Medical Insurance Stipend Dental Vision Short Term Disability and Life Insurance are available to all employees after 90 days of employment
- 401 K contributions can begin after 6 months of employment for full time staff and after 12 months for part time
- 2.5 weeks of PTO and 4 paid sick days annually vacation time increases with longevity
- Streamlined onboarding and coaching process to ensure you know your expectations and are getting the same messages from all staff members.
- The owner and practice manager are fun and wicked smart! We can teach you a lot about business and leadership.
If youre ready to lead inspire and grow with us wed love to meet you!
Apply today by submitting your resume to or visiting www.urbanpetvet
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.
- Frequently required to bend stand stoop walk sit talk and listen frequently working in a bent position.
- Frequently use hands to manipulate handle or feel; will reach with hands and arms.
- Use strength or agility in capturing and restraining stronger more active animals.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Occasionally handle dogs weighing up to and over 150 lbs. Assistance will be provided by another Assistant/Tech when working with larger animals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites scratches and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases. Follow federal and state animal health laws and regulations including OSHA and DEA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Train supervise assist nurses and kennel assistants in their performance of a variety of technical and client education duties.
- Provide guidance and direction to subordinates including setting performance standards and
- monitoring performance. Conduct timely performance evaluations mediate interpersonal problems and address concerns. Make recommendations to the practice manager concerning personnel matters and assist with follow through of disciplinary actions.
- Receive handle and treat patients with skill compassion and care including monitoring during anesthesia administering fluids assisting in diagnosing surgery and general and specialized nursing care.
- Accurately perform laboratory tests.
- Accurately dispense and administer medications and vaccines.
- Input data into computer software system.
- Ability to observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition obvious signs of illness disease and discontent.
- Regular attendance and timeliness are an essential function in order to fulfill the requirements of this position.
- Strong communication and client service skills. Considerable tact and diplomacy is required. Ability to work with clients and patients in a professional friendly hospitable manner.
- Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital the doctors and the practice philosophy.
- Perform general physical activities that require bending standing stooping moving from room to room sit talk and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
