Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Urban Veterinary Associates | Where Compassion, Growth & Team Wellness Lead the Way

Reports To: Practice Manager
Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

At Urban Veterinary Associates, we’re more than a hospital—we’re a community built on trust, growth, and wholehearted care. We’re searching for a Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) who is skilled, supportive, proactive, and excited to uplift both patients and people.

If you're a natural mentor, calm in a crisis, passionate about medical excellence, and energized by teamwork, this might be your next great adventure.

Our Core Values (Your Everyday Compass)

• We Proactively Free Solo — You take initiative, anticipate needs, and step up confidently.
• We LIVE Perpetual Improvement — You crave learning, evolving, and elevating your craft.
• Our Reputation Promotes Trust — You uphold impeccable standards and professionalism.
• We Support Team Wellness — You champion positivity, fairness, and a supportive culture.

If these values describe you, you’ll thrive here.

Position Overview

The Lead CVT performs all duties of a Certified Veterinary Technician plus additional supervisory and leadership responsibilities. You will support doctors in delivering exceptional medical care, guide and mentor the technical team, maintain hospital standards, and help create a smooth daily workflow.

This role is designed for a compassionate technician who leads by example and believes in building a culture of trust, wellness, and continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

As a Lead CVT, you'll help champion teamwork and smooth operations. Responsibilities include:

• Covering shifts or rearranging schedules when team absences occur
• Managing back-staff schedules, PTO, and vacation requests
• Attending doctor or management meetings as needed
• Demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Applying critical thinking to workflow, staffing, and medical processes
• Monitoring, ordering, and managing inventory—working side-by-side with the Inventory Manager to prevent stockouts and avoid overstocking.
• Reconciling and maintaining Controlled Substance Logs
• Training, supervising, and supporting team members in technical and client-service duties
• Providing feedback, recommending personnel actions, and assisting with performance evaluations
• Ensuring all staff obtain their required CE credits each year by monitoring progress, providing reminders, and supporting access to appropriate educational resources.
• Modeling fairness, unbiased decision-making, and emotional intelligence
• Mediating interpersonal concerns within the technical staff
• Ensuring OSHA, DEA, and regulatory compliance
• Monitoring hospital safety, equipment maintenance, and radiology safety
• Ensuring monitoring and surgical equipment is functioning and properly maintained
• Supporting workplace wellness by uplifting others and offering help proactively

These leadership responsibilities should align with our core values—uplifting the team, reinforcing trust, and building an environment where everyone thrives.

CVT Technical Responsibilities

As a Lead CVT, you will also perform the full spectrum of licensed technician duties, including but not limited to:

Client & Patient Care

• Admitting and discharging patients for outpatient and inpatient procedures
• Filling prescriptions, taking vitals, and preparing vaccines
• Providing clear, compassionate client education and written discharge instructions
• Discussing treatment plans and financial estimates professionally and confidently

Emergency & Critical Care

• Performing emergency triage: hemorrhage control, oxygen support, CPR, airway management
• Monitoring ICU patients, administering treatments, placing catheters & calculating drug dosages

Diagnostics & Laboratory Duties

• Collecting blood, urine (including cystocentesis), fecal, cytology, and other samples
• Running in-house diagnostics and preparing samples for outside labs
• Understanding proper radiographic positioning and safe radiation practices

Anesthesia & Surgery

• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering patients under anesthesia
• Assessing anesthetic risk and communicating with the DVM
• Assisting with surgical procedures, instrument care, sterilization & autoclave usage
• Maintaining surgical suite cleanliness, crash cart readiness, and inventory

Dentistry

• Performing dental cleanings, charting, and taking intraoral radiographs
• Maintaining dental equipment and ensuring safe/appropriate use

Medical Records & Client Communication

• Maintaining accurate, thorough, and professional medical records
• Documenting all treatments, communications, recommendations, and declines
• Using hospital software for reporting, scheduling, and document preparation
• Maintaining confidentiality, compassion, and professionalism always

Hospital Cleanliness & Safety

• Ensuring exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgery are clean, orderly and properly stocked
• Monitoring biohazard protocols, MSDS documentation, and safety equipment
• Keeping all staff informed of potential safety concerns or needed repairs

Professional Growth Expectations

• Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with team members
• Seek continuing education opportunities in both technical and leadership skills
• Avoid gossip—support a culture of respect and wellness
• Maintain active licensure and professional memberships
• Stay updated on industry trends, advancements, and best practices

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $28 – $33 per hour, based on experience, credentials, and leadership capability

Why Urban Veterinary Associates?

At Urban Vet, you’ll find:

? A team that truly cares for one another
? Leadership that values transparency, trust, and personal growth
? A culture where wellness is a priority—not an afterthought
? Opportunities for advancement, CE, and leadership development
? A chance to influence and elevate the entire technical team

This role is perfect for someone who wants to grow, lead, and inspire—while making a meaningful impact on pets, clients, and teammates every day.

Job Requirement

• Must hold a valid CVT License
• Arrives ready, on time, and professionally presented
• Loves working with animals—even when they’re scared, painful, or stressed
• Remains calm, efficient, and composed during emergencies
• Mature, strong communicator, and well-spoken
• Works collaboratively with all hospital team members
• Excellent client communication and education skills
• Able to lift animals over 40 lbs with assistance and perform physically demanding tasks
• Comfortable working around odors, noise, bodily fluids, and potential zoonotic risks

Ready to Join a Team That Values Heart, Growth & Courage?

We’d love to hear from you! Urban Veterinary Associates is committed to creating an empowered, supportive workplace—and we can’t wait to see what you bring to our team.