Lead Veterinary Technician

Meredith Place Veterinary Emergency
Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Location: Meredith, NH
Schedule: Full-Time | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Includes Weekends
Pay Range: $30–$32 per hour (based on experience) Weekend Shift Differential

Step Into a Leadership Role in Emergency Medicine

At Meredith Place Veterinary Emergency, we’re proud to be a cornerstone of the Meredith community. For 14 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships with the pets and families we serve. Our team takes pride in delivering excellent medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment where every patient—and every team member—matters.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to play a key leadership role within our clinical team. This position supports exceptional patient care while overseeing daily technician operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring clinical excellence.

Clinical Leadership & Patient Care

The Lead Veterinary Technician serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and liaison between technicians, veterinarians, and management.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform all Veterinary Technician duties at a high level:
  • Patient restraint and nursing care
  • Venipuncture, catheter placement, and sample collection
  • Anesthesia induction and monitoring
  • Surgical assistance and dental procedures
  • Radiology and diagnostics
  • Medication preparation and administration
• Serve as a clinical resource for technicians and assistants during appointments, procedures, and surgeries
• Ensure compliance with medical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Assist veterinarians with complex cases and procedures
• Support workflow and efficiency within the technician team
• Mentor and guide technicians and assistants to maintain high clinical standards
• Act as liaison between clinical staff and leadership

What We're Looking For

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) — required
• Prior leadership or senior technician experience strongly preferred
• Strong emergency/critical care experience preferred
• Advanced anesthesia and monitoring skills
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Passion for mentoring and supporting team growth

Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team as well as we care for our patients. Here’s what we offer:

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

• Journey Behavioral Health Program and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• CE Reimbursement for CVT's and LVT's

• Monthly Bonus Potential

• Scrub Allowance

• Generous Employee Discounts

• Flexible Scheduling

• Paid Parental Leave

Why Join Us?

This is a leadership role that comes with full support—you’ll never feel like you’re doing it all alone. By working side-by-side with our Practice Manager and Lead Doctor, you’ll have the resources, mentorship, and collaboration you need to succeed. If you’re a veterinary technician who’s ready to step up, lead with heart, and make a difference every day, we’d love to meet you.