Veterinary Technician Manager

About Main Street

Main Street Veterinary Hospital is the last privately owned small animal hospital in the Cornelius–Davidson area. For 12 years, we’ve proudly served our community, and now we’re thriving in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in the heart of downtown Cornelius.

About this role

We’re looking for an exceptional Veterinary Technician Manager, someone who brings either an RVT license or years of proven leadership in veterinary medicine. This is not just another job. This is an opportunity to lead a skilled team, shape the standard of patient care, and grow within a hospital that values independence, quality, and people who lead with both kindness and steadiness.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Supervise and support shift leads, lead trainer, as well as the entirety of the Assistant/Tech team.
• Provide direct leadership to the assistant/technician team through the shift leads.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and support career development.
• Approve timecards, monitor attendance, and address attendance issues.
• Lead monthly team meetings and coordinate wet/dry labs for continued education.

Training & Compliance

• Shadow team members periodically to ensure adherence to Main Street policies and patient care standards.
• Provide coaching and retraining opportunities as needed.
• Ensure all team members are trained and competent in anesthesia, patient handling, diagnostics, and hospital protocols.
• Partner with veterinarians to resolve lab issues and document support calls.
• Ensure anesthesia logs, controlled drug logs, and training records are maintained accurately and securely.

Clinical & Operational Support

• Act as a liaison between the technician team and doctors, addressing questions and filtering concerns through the chain of command.
• Provide hands-on patient care, anesthesia, and surgical support as needed.
• Build and maintain the technician department schedule to meet hospital needs.
• Support the surgical department, ensuring caseload efficiency and adherence to anesthesia and surgical standards.

Administration & Coordination

• Collaborate with the Practice Manager and Medical Director to uphold hospital standards of care.
• Participate in leadership meetings, representing the technician team and contributing to hospital-wide initiatives.
• Coordinate with other managers to ensure efficient cross-department operations.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, , and state regulations.

What we’re looking for

• An RVT with leadership ambitions, or an experienced manager (5 years or more) with deep technical knowledge.
• Someone steady, approachable, and able to reach team members with many different personalities and learning styles.
• A clear communicator who leads by example and thrives in both coaching and hands-on care.
• A desire for continued growth and learning.

What we offer

• A privately owned, supportive environment where your voice matters.
• A modern, fully equipped hospital designed to make your work efficient and rewarding.
• A leadership role with real influence, working alongside a committed medical and management team.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing professional development.

If you’re ready to join a hospital that values quality care, teamwork, and strong leadership, we’d love to meet you.