Lead Veterinary Technician Urgent Care
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Job Location:
The Villages, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Lead Urgent Care Veterinary Technician at Priority Pet Urgent Care plays a critical leadership role in delivering high-quality efficient medical care in a fast-paced urgent care environment. This position supports veterinarians mentors the technician and assistant team oversees daily clinical workflow and ensures patient care safety and client communication meet Priority Pet Urgent Care standards. The Lead Technician acts as a clinical leader on the floor while modeling professionalism teamwork and excellence in patient care. This position supports veterinarians mentors the technician and assistant team oversees daily clinical workflow and ensures patient care safety and client communication meet hospital standards. The Lead Technician acts as a clinical leader on the floor while modeling professionalism teamwork and excellence in patient care.
Clinical Leadership & Patient Care
- Lead and support technicians and assistants during urgent care cases triage diagnostics treatment and recovery.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations treatments procedures anesthesia and emergency interventions.
- Ensure accurate triage and prioritization of urgent cases.
- Maintain high standards for patient monitoring comfort and safety.
- Oversee radiology laboratory testing IV catheter placement fluid therapy and medication administration.
Workflow & Operations
- Coordinate patient flow to ensure efficient timely care.
- Assign tasks to technicians and assistants based on skill level and case urgency.
- Ensure treatment plans and estimates are properly communicated and documented.
- Monitor case progression and assist with problem-solving during high-volume periods.
- Ensure SOPs are followed consistently.
Team Leadership & Training
- Serve as a mentor and resource for technicians and assistants.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new clinical staff.
- Provide real-time coaching feedback and support during shifts.
- Promote teamwork accountability and a positive work culture.
- Communicate clinical concerns to management in a professional solution-focused manner.
Client Communication
- Support clear compassionate client communication regarding diagnostics treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Assist with difficult or high-stress client interactions as needed.
- Ensure client education and follow-up instructions are accurate and complete.
Safety Compliance & Quality Control
- Ensure compliance with radiation safety anesthesia monitoring infection control and controlled substance protocols.
- Promote OSHA principles and proper PPE use.
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
- Identify opportunities for quality improvement and workflow enhancement.
Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or GED
- Certified Veterinary Technician preferred; experienced Veterinary Technician considered.
- Minimum of 45 years of clinical veterinary experience; urgent care or emergency experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong technical skills including venipuncture catheter placement radiology anesthesia monitoring and emergency procedures.
- Excellent communication organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm focused and supportive in high-stress situations.
- Strong client communication and medical record management skills.
- Flexible scheduling required including weekends holidays and extended hours.
- Must be reliable and able to lead during peak urgent care times.
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
Additional Information :
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health dental vision liability 401k & 401K matching program life & supplemental insurance HSA & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts Holiday Pay Uniform Allowance Bonuses etc)
*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement texting/outreach communication authorization physical requirements of the job and more please visit: Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
Alliance Animal Health was founded in 2017 based on the need for a new service model in the veterinary industry. The approach was to create a true partnership model that would help veterinarians by removing the stress of managing the business side of the practice and giving them the b ... View more
