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Lead Technician / Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
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Stonecrest Animal Hospital
Phoenix, AZ (In Person)
$50,960 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Lead Veterinary Technician Stonecrest Animal Hospital Seeking a Change? Love Animals? Ready to Grow Your Career? For over 35 years, Stonecrest Animal Hospital has provided compassionate, state-of-the-art veterinary care with exceptional client service. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture built on teamwork, professionalism, growth, and respect. We are seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Technician who is passionate about patient care, leadership, and client education. Credentialed technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT) are preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
- What You'll Do As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you will support veterinarians, mentor team members, and help maintain high standards of patient care and hospital operations. Clinical & Technical Duties
- Assist with patient care, anesthesia monitoring, surgery prep/recovery, radiology, lab work, dental procedures, and venipuncture
- Fill medications and maintain accurate medical records
- Support complex cases and maintain proficiency across all hospital departments
- Educate clients on treatment plans and preventive care Leadership & Oversight
- Mentor and support veterinary assistants and junior technicians
- Reinforce hospital policies, teamwork, and best practices
- Oversee equipment maintenance, organization, and hospital cleanliness
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and sanitation standards
- Why Join Stonecrest Animal Hospital?
- 28 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus bonus opportunities.
- Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
HSA & FSA
options- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Professional development assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Qualifications
- 2-5 years of veterinary technician experience preferred
CVT/LVT/RVT
preferred but not required- Strong technical, communication, and organizational skills
- Leadership or mentorship experience preferred
- Avimark experience is a plus
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively Technical Skills Preferred
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Dental prophylaxis
- Digital radiography
- Laboratory procedures
- Surgical prep and recovery
- Venipuncture
- Pharmacy management
- Work Environment
- Ability to lift and safely restrain animals
- Ability to stand and perform physical tasks for extended periods
- Willingness to assist in all hospital departments as needed If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and want to join a hospital that values teamwork, learning, and exceptional patient care, we would love to hear from you!