Lead Registered Vet Tech - job 1 of 2

The Paw Patch Veterinary Hospital has provided quality veterinary services to our clients and community since 1984! Our vibrant, patient-focused practice thrives on delivering exceptional, personalized care grounded in strong core values. We love the community we serve and highly value our client relationships. We also understand there are no cookie-cutter methods to veterinary medicine. That’s why we tailor appointments to fit the needs of the patient and their owners. From simple annual wellness visits, spay/neuter, and microchipping to more complex procedures like diagnostics and surgery, we are here to keep all pets happy and healthy and to give pet parents peace of mind.

Our close-knit team comprises two full-time and one part-time veterinarians, skilled registered veterinary technicians, a dedicated support staff, and a supportive practice manager. Many of our team members have been with us for over a decade, fostering a positive atmosphere where mutual support, professional growth, and a shared passion for animal care are central to everything we do.

We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic Lead RVT to join our team and continue delivering the 5-star care our clients and their pets expect and deserve! We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, a uniform allowance, and generous employee discounts.

If you’re looking for a practice where you can thrive, grow, and make a real difference, we’d love to meet you!

Our hours of operation are:

• Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 6pm
• Saturday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
• Sunday: Closed

To learn more about us click here!

This is a working supervisory position responsible for the leadership of the medical team. In addition to general Veterinary Technician responsibilities, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Direct on-the-job training to develop employee skills, advise employees of performance requirements and their progress in meeting those requirements, discuss corrective measures to improve performance and prepare appraisals.
• Strong leadership, communication, and motivations skills. Has the ability to direct, guide and assist a group of individuals.
• Accurately handling and recording controlled drugs.
• Manage and/or implement hospital policies, including DEA/Controlled Substances and OSHA.
• Conduct technician/assistant team meetings.
• Provide direction for efficient workflow.
• Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy.
• Recruit/Hire/Onboard appropriate staff members that fit within the culture and the needs of the hospital. 
• Requires skill in obtaining information from owners to complete records, in giving instructions for scheduling appointments and therapeutic activities and in relaying the practitioners’ orders concerning animal care and treatment.
• Strong client service skills including answering telephone calls in a polite and professional manner.
• Scheduling of the technicians and assistants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We're looking for:

• A Registered Veterinary Technician with a minimum of 2+ years veterinary experience preferred.
• Prior leadership role(s), inside a veterinary practice or in another job role is essential.
• A compassionate leader with a desire to teach others to create a well-rounded team.
• Knowledgeable in veterinary medicine preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.
• Knowledge of hospital procedures for assembling patient records in their required order and sequence and for recording a variety of veterinary practitioners’ orders for patient activities, diet, tests, and treatments to maintain an accurate and permanent report of patient information.
• Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary terminology (e.g., terms of anatomy, physiology, diseases, tests, etc.) to accurately enter specific information into patient records.
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset.
• Ability to show unbiased judgment when managing people and make fair and just recommendations regarding personnel issues and/or disciplinary action.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback in a professional manner to maintain hospital efficiency.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member.
• Highly organized and possess computer skills.

Pay Range: $28 - $32/hr. depending on level of experience

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 (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• 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: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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