What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Veterinary Technician position at Tender Care Veterinary Center?
CALLING ALL VETERINARY SUPERSTARS! Lead Veterinary Technician — Urgent Care & Emergency (Nights & Weekends)
Tender Care Veterinary Center | Colorado
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
Are You Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Save Lives When It Matters Most?
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love the adrenaline of emergency medicine, and are passionate about leading a world-class technical team, Tender Care Veterinary Center wants YOU!
We are looking for an extraordinary, high-energy Lead Veterinary Technician to command our Urgent Care & Emergency Department during night and weekend shifts. If you’re a skilled RVT who excels under pressure, brings infectious positivity to the clinic floor, and takes pride in delivering elite patient care—this is your stage to shine!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus to welcome you to the team!
- Lead & Inspire: Supervise, mentor, and elevate a talented team of technicians, assistants, and interns.
- Cutting-Edge Medicine: Work with advanced equipment, including digital radiography, dental digital X-rays, IDEXX VetLab stations, laser therapy, and ultrasound.
- A Supportive Culture: We value teamwork, clear communication, respect, and zero drama. We work hard, support each other through intense cases, and celebrate our wins together!
What You’ll Do (Your Mission)
As our ER/Urgent Care Lead Tech, you are the backbone of critical patient care and shift operations during high-impact hours:
- Triage & Emergency Care: Masterfully handle critical cases—from CPR, fluid therapy, and airway management to severe trauma stabilization.
- Team Leadership: Direct shift workflow, provide real-time coaching, build team morale, and ensure seamless doctor-to-tech collaboration.
- Advanced Technical Skills: Execute precise anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, emergency drug calculations, complex blood draws, and diagnostic lab work.
- Patient & Client Advocacy: Deliver compassionate client communication, educate pet parents during stressful moments, and ensure every hospitalized patient gets VIP care.
What We’re Looking For
- Credentials: Current Colorado State Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credentials
- Experience: 2 years of veterinary technician experience preferred (Urgent Care/ER experience is a massive plus!).
- Shift Availability: Must be ready to rock the Night & Weekend shifts in our Urgent Care/ER department.
- The ER Mindset: Calm in a crisis, highly organized, compassionate, and a strong communicator who stays positive under pressure.
- Physical Readiness: Ability to lift/carry animals (with assistance for patients over 40 lbs) and stay active on your feet during busy shifts.
READY TO MAKE A POWERFUL IMPACT?
Don't wait to take the next big step in your veterinary career! Join a team that values your leadership, rewards your skills, and shares your passion for emergency medicine.
Apply Today to claim your $5,000 Sign-On Bonus and step into your new role at Tender Care Veterinary Center!
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $35