Lead Veterinary Technician

Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital Franklin Lakes NJ

Looking for the next step in your veterinary career Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinary technician ready to take on a leadership role help develop our team and make a difference in the care we provide to our patients.

If you enjoy sharing your knowledge helping others grow and leading by example this could be a great opportunity for you!

For 30 years Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of the community. Our busy 9-doctor practice treats dogs cats exotics and wildlife giving our team the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload.

Were proud of our experienced close-knit staff with many team members having been here for more than 20 years. We value teamwork compassion and a commitment to providing excellent patient care.

As our Lead Veterinary Technician youll work closely with the Practice Manager and Lead Doctor to support daily hospital operations maintain high standards of patient care and help our technician team continue to grow.

A key part of this role istraining mentoring and developing veterinary technicians and assistants. Youll help onboard new team members provide hands-on training reinforce best practices and identify opportunities for staff to build their technical skills and confidence.

This is an active leadership position for someone who enjoys balancing patient care with team development. Youll have the opportunity to take initiative help improve workflows and create an environment where team members feel supported and empowered to do their best work.

Flexibility is important for this role including varying hours and occasional weekends.

• Lead support and supervise the veterinary technician team in daily hospital operations.

• Train and mentor new and existing team members on clinical procedures equipment patient handling and hospital protocols.

• Help onboard new hires and ensure they receive the hands-on guidance needed to succeed in their roles.

• Identify training needs provide constructive feedback and support ongoing skill development.

• Lead by example by demonstrating strong technical skills professionalism and compassionate patient care.

• Partner with the Practice Manager and Lead Doctor to maintain efficient workflows and high standards of care.

• Help coordinate technician responsibilities and prioritize patient needs in a busy general practice.

• Promote teamwork accountability and clear communication across the hospital.

• Support consistent use of safety procedures medical protocols and best practices.

• Assist with clinical duties and patient care as needed.

• At least 5 years of veterinary technician experience.

• At least 2 years of experience in a lead supervisory or team leadership role.

• Strong technical skills and the ability to confidently demonstrate clinical procedures to others.

• A genuine interest in teaching coaching and helping team members grow.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• The ability to prioritize and make sound decisions in a fast-paced veterinary setting.

• A collaborative leadership style that encourages accountability while treating team members with respect.

• Flexibility to work varying hours and occasional weekends.

You should be comfortable performing and guiding others in the following areas:

• Administering injections and oral medications.

• Obtaining diagnostic radiographs and performing EKGs.

• Recognizing common emergencies and understanding appropriate medications and treatments.

• Performing laboratory procedures and in-house diagnostics.

• Performing venipuncture and placing IV catheters.

• Monitoring anesthesia and recognizing changes in patient status.

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential.

• Continuing education in veterinary medicine technical skills or leadership.

• Previous experience developing training materials onboarding new employees or coaching veterinary team members.

We want our team members to feel supported both at work and outside the hospital. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation.

• Health dental and vision insurance.

• Mental health support.

• Paid time off paid parental leave and paid holidays.

• 401(k) with employer match.

• Annual scrub allowance.

• Free RACE-approved continuing education.

• Employee pet care discounts and pet insurance discounts.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If youre an experienced veterinary technician who enjoys helping others succeed sharing your knowledge and setting the standard for excellent patient care wed love to hear from you. Join Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital and help us continue building a strong skilled and compassionate veterinary team!