What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Veterinary Technician position at Veterinary Practice Partners?
Salary: $24.00 - $28.00
Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital at Creve Coeur is hiring a full-time Lead 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.
What to Expect as a Lead Technician with Fox Creek - Creve Coeur
Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital at Creve Coeur is hiring a full-time Lead 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.
What to Expect as a Lead Technician with Fox Creek - Creve Coeur
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Oversee daily surgery schedules and surgical case flow
- Ensure appropriate staffing and resources are available for all scheduled procedures
- Identify required diagnostics prior to surgery and coordinate with the Medical Concierge as needed
- Communicate surgical plans, estimates, and expectations directly with clients when appropriate
- Explain procedures, costs, recovery timelines, and post-operative requirements to clients
- Support client decision-making through clear, confident, and consistent communication
- Oversee anesthesia protocols and ensure complia nee with hospital standards
- Ensure proper patient monitoring during anesthesia and recovery
- Support pain management and patient comfort protocols
- Ensure surgical suites are prepared prior to procedures
- Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and sterilization of surgical instruments, packs, and equipment
- Train technicians on surgical procedures, anesthesia protocols, and perioperative patient care
- Provide hands-on coaching and real-time feedback during surgical and anesthesia cases
- Support on-boarding and skill development for technicians new to surgery and anesthesia
- Advanced knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities
- High attention to detail and patient safety
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
- Strong collaboration skills with doctors, technicians, and management
- Proficiency with Practice Information Management Systems (PIMS}, SmartFlow (or equivalent}, and related clinical software
Salary : $24 - $28