Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician
Description
You’ve put in the years, developed your skills, and learned what it takes to provide excellent
veterinary care, but are ready to leave behind the unpredictability of traditional general practice. Do
you love mentoring other technicians but don’t want a management position that means endless
meetings, staffing crises, and taking work home every night? We’re looking for an experienced,
motivated Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician to help guide our team in a high-volume spay/neuter
and dental clinic. This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise, support your fellow technicians,
and help create an organized, efficient, and a positive work environment.
Our focus is on delivering high-quality, accessible veterinary care through a structured surgical and
dental schedule. We believe a successful clinic is built on clear expectations, thoughtful workflows,
strong teamwork, and respect for people who make it all happen.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career while prioritizing consistency, purpose, and work-
life balance, we’d love to meet you.
What Makes This Position Different?
● A predictable routine: Work within an established surgical and dental schedule with
organized workflows and clear daily priorities.
● A healthier work-life balance: Defined working hours and a focus on completing
responsibilities during scheduled shifts, with minimal after-hours obligations, no weekends,
holidays, or on call.
● Leadership without unnecessary chaos: Guide the clinical team without constant
unpredictability of walk-ins and emergency appointments.
● A meaningful leadership role: Help develop technician skills, strengthen teamwork, and
create an environment where people can succeed.
● The opportunity to improve systems: Help refine protocols, improve efficiency, and make
daily workflows safer and more effective.
Responsibilities:
● Lead and coordinate daily technician and veterinary assistant workflows for scheduled surgical
and dental procedures.
● Support safe, efficient patient preparation, anesthesia, intraoperative monitoring, recovery, and
postoperative care.
● Provide clinical guidance to team members within the scope of their training, credentials, and
applicable regulations.
● Assist veterinarians with surgical and dental procedures as needed.
● Perform dental scaling, polishing, and dental radiography
● Help ensure appropriate pain management, patient monitoring, and recovery protocols are
consistently followed.
● Help onboard new team members and reinforce established clinical protocols.
● Provide constructive feedback and recognize opportunities for continued professional
development through performance reviews.
● Maintain accurate medical records and compliance with clinic protocols and Virginia laws of
controlled substances.
● Assist with hiring, scheduling, and staffing coordination for clinical duties.
● Participate in reviewing and improving standard operating procedures, safety practices, and
training materials.
● Prepare surgical and dental patients for procedures, including patient assessment and pre-
anesthetic preparation.
● Calculate and administer medications directed by the veterinarian and within applicable
regulations and protocols.
● Induce, intubate, and monitor anesthesia.
Benefits:
● Dental, Vision, Health Insurance
● Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
● Retirement Plan: 403(b)
● Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
● Employee Discounts
● LVT license renewal
● Continuing Education
What We’re Looking For:
● Must be a licensed veterinary technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
● Must maintain a valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
● Preferred several years of veterinary experience with a strong background in surgery,
anesthesia, or dentistry.
● Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to coordinate a fast-paced, high-volume workflow while maintaining patient safety and
attention to detail.
● Confidence in coaching others, delegating responsibilities, and addressing workflow concerns
professionally.
● A proactive, dependable, team-oriented approach to leadership.
A successful Lead LVT should not have to carry the entire clinic on their shoulders. We value
shared accountability, realistic expectations, open communication, and systems that help the
whole team succeed. You’ve worked hard to become the technician that you are. Now find a
role where your experience can make an even bigger difference. If you’re ready to lead a skilled team, improve patient care, and enjoy a more predictable work environment, we’d love
to hear from you.
How to Apply
To Apply: Submit your resume to info@mvhclinic.org