Lead Veterinary Technician

Lead Veterinary Technician 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 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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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