Lead Veterinary Technician

Belton Animal Clinic and Exotic Care Center is hiring a full-time Lead Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. Schedule: This is a full-time position. Team members work four days per week, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with an hour lunch. Some Saturdays required, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily surgery and dental workflow, delegating tasks and ensuring adherence to standards of care; Develop and maintain training manuals and protocols for surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and laboratory procedures; Evaluate and ensure the competency of staff in surgical tasks, anesthesia monitoring, dental procedures, lab work, and related paperwork and client communication; Maintain compliance with checklists, controlled drug logs, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory for surgery and laboratory areas; Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate with vendors (e.g., IDEXX) and IT as needed; Ensure accurate submission, tracking, and recording of all laboratory samples and results; Create and maintain staff schedules with leadership team members; Provide leadership through professional communication, participation in staff meetings, serving as a liaison between staff and leadership, and assisting with employee concerns and disciplinary matters; Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure adherence to hospital protocols and assist with quarterly inventory counts; Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion; Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates; Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement; Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing; Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready; Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification preferred; Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately; Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions; Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Paid time off; 401(k) plan for full-time employees; Professional development opportunities; Employee pet discount